Physician / Gastroenterology / Illinois / Locum tenens / Locum - Physician - Gastroenterologist Job
Patterson, IL, 62078, USA
- Healthcare
- Gastroenterologist
- Locum Tenens
- ERCP
This locum tenens opportunity is for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to cover a maternity leave from March to June in Central Illinois. The position involves providing outpatient care and performing various GI procedures, including ERCP, colonoscopy, and biopsies at Alton Memorial Hospital. Candidates must have an Illinois state medical license, be vaccinated for COVID-19, and be familiar with EMR systems like EPIC.
Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity? We are currently seeking a skilled physician to cover a maternity leave from March 16 to June 16, with the possibility of extension. Join the GI of Alton team, providing outpatient care at our state-of-the-art facility with dedicated GI labs conveniently located at Alton Memorial Hospital on the same campus.
Practice Setting:
- Outpatient office with GI labs at Alton Memorial Hospital
- Located near PATTERSON, IL
- Reason for Coverage: Maternity Leave for one of our providers
Schedule:
- Three to four days a week
- 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
- Call schedule: 2 weeks per month
- Onsite lab and E-Ray available
Patient Load:
- Average 12-14 patients per day
- All inpatient and outpatient scheduled procedures
Physician Team:
- Currently 3 physicians in the group
- One provider on maternity leave starting March 16
- One retiring at the end of April
Documentation System/EMR:
- EPIC
Required Procedures:
- ERCP
- Lower GI Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Small Bowel Biopsy
Required Types of Upper GI Endoscopy:
- Biopsy with Foreign Body Removal
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Diagnostic
- Therapeutic
Additional Responsibilities:
- Locum will need to follow up with patients for any pathology needs/results
Submission Requirements:
- Board Certified/Board Eligible (strong preference for BC or a set date for testing for taking the boards)
- IL state license (REQUIRED, no exceptions)
- Covid Vaccination (REQUIRED)
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in Central Illinois! Contact us now to express your interest and learn more about this exciting locum tenens position.
Job ID: j-188246
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