We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology physician for an exciting locum tenens opportunity in North Carolina. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative healthcare setting while providing care to a variety of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Key Highlights: Location: North Carolina, near Barnardsville, NC Start Date: ASAP End Date: Ongoing (Long-term coverage) Provider Type: Physician Specialty: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Practice Setting: Both inpatient and outpatient Hospital Type: 86-bed hospital Call Coverage: Full call coverage required with beeper support (100% call ratio) Patients Per Shift: 10+ patients per day Rounding: Required for both inpatient and outpatient settings Scope of Work: Endoscopy Procedures: Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, cautery vs. laser (fulguration of bleeder) ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic) with PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) Esophageal dilatation and manometry interpretation Small bowel biopsy Lower GI endoscopy, including sigmoidoscopy, flexible colonoscopy with biopsy and excision of polyps Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and liver biopsy Admissions: Required for patients, with an expected 3+ admissions per day Supervision: No supervision of advanced practice providers or teaching responsibilities required Board Certification: Required in Internal Medicine with board certification in Gastroenterology preferred. Eligible candidates will also be considered. Licensure: Must be licensed in North Carolina Credentialing and Licensing: Credentialing timeframe is approximately 60-90 days. Temporary privileges are available if qualifications are met. BLS required; ACLS, ATLS, and PALS are not mandatory for this position. Work Schedule and Call Details: Call Ratio: 100% coverage, with an average of 3+ phone consults and 3+ admissions during each 24-hour call shift. Call Response Time: 30 minutes Travel & Lodging: Nearest Airport: Asheville, NC (AVL) Lodging Options: Holiday Inn Express and Best Western in Dillsboro, NC Additional Information: Facility Type: 86-bed hospital with both inpatient and outpatient services. Trauma and Pediatric Levels: This facility is classified as a Level 0 for trauma and pediatric care. Hospital Stroke Certification: Yes If you are an experienced gastroenterologist with a passion for providing high-quality care and seeking a locum tenens opportunity in a beautiful area of North Carolina, apply now! Use Job ID # j-263970 for reference. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
