Gastroenterology Physician
Sylva, NC, 28779, USA
- $24 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Physician
A Gastroenterology Physician specializing in internal medicine provides inpatient and outpatient care, managing patient rounds and addressing GI-related hospital coverage shortages. The role involves scheduled clinic hours and 24-hour call coverage across two hospitals, aiming to reduce patient backlogs and support screening procedures. The position requires licensure in North Carolina, board eligibility, and BLS certification, utilizing EMR systems like McKesson and Athena.
Specialty : Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Start date : ASAP
End date : Ongoing
Coverage type: Scheduled Clinic Hours + Call
Schedule :
- We would like to see for the following three scenarios :
- 24 hour call only
- 24 hour call with some clinic hours included
- Clinic coverage only
Job Description :
- We are experiencing shortages in our GI coverage across 2 hospitals. This has created some difficulty in keeping patients in the hospital with GI needs.
- In an effort to assist with call coverage as well as address the backlog of patients and screening procedures, we would like to pull in locums assistance, which would amount to a full-time equivalent position. This position would include weekdays and weekends.
Other Info :
- Practice Settings : Outpatient/Inpatient
- Rounding Patients : Assigned/Unassigned
- Minimum Board Certification : Eligible
- What is the license requirement to bid? : Licensed in NC only
- Estimated Credentialing Timeframe(Days) : 60-90 days
- Fellowship : Preferred
Certification Requirements :
- BLS
Number Of Patients Per Shift: 10+ per day
Number of beds in Hospital: 86 + 54 beds.
EMR System: McKesson and Athena




