Are you a Gastroenterologist seeking a rewarding locum tenens role in Virginia? This locum opportunity offers a balanced blend of inpatient and outpatient care near the beautiful area of Bristol, VA. The assignment offers flexible dates, a supportive team, and a well-equipped facility to enhance your practice experience.

Position Overview:

• Start Date: January 6, 2025
• Assignment Duration: January 6 - January 17, 2025, with potential for ongoing dates into February and beyond, two weeks per month
• Specialty Needed: Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call
• Practice Setting: Both outpatient and inpatient services required
• Location: Near Bristol, VA

Work Schedule:

• Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Call Coverage: Night call is required, with a 30-minute response time
• On-call Details: Expect around 2-3 phone consults and up to 1-2 patient calls per 24-hour period

Patient Load and Support:

• Patients Per Shift: Approximately 20
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Support Team: Includes RN (2), MA (1), PA/NP (1), and office staff (2)

Procedures and Skills Required:

• Upper GI endoscopy: Diagnostic and therapeutic, including foreign body removal, cauterization, injection of varices, and PEG insertion
• ERCP: Both diagnostic and therapeutic
• Lower GI endoscopy: Includes sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, polyp excision, and liver biopsy
• Other Gastroenterology Skills: Esophageal manometry, small bowel biopsy, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Facility Highlights:

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Athena & Meditech
• Temporary Privileges: Available for quicker onboarding
• Stroke Certification: The facility holds stroke certification for high-quality care

Qualifications:

• Board Certification: Board-eligible in Gastroenterology preferred
• Licensing Requirements: No specific state license required for bidding, though a clean practice history is preferred due to credentialing timelines
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30 days

Additional Benefits:

• Insurance: Provided by vendor
• Travel Assistance: Close to Tri-City Airport in Blountville, TN, with nearby lodging options for convenience

If youre a qualified Gastroenterologist interested in this rewarding locums role, apply now using Job ID .