Procedures Required:
- ERCP
- EGD
- Colonoscopy
- Stents
Rounding Details:
- It takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete rounds.
On-Call Information:
- Expected number of call-backs during a 24-hour period: 0-1
- Estimated calls received while on call: 5
Patient Load Details:
- Expected patient encounters per day: 10-15
Licensing and Credentialing:
- An active license is required.
- Temporary privileges are available.
- The credentialing process takes approximately 90 days.
Certifications Required:
- PALS
Specialty Skills in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology:
- Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, and fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser).
- Injection of varices.
- ERCP: Diagnostic and Therapeutic.
- PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy).
- Esophageal dilatation/manometry and interpretation.
- Small Bowel biopsy.
- Lower GI endoscopy.
- Sigmoidoscopy: Flexible and Rigid.
- Colonoscopy with biopsy and excision of polyp.
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).
- Liver biopsy.
- Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube.
Other Details:
- Board certification is required.
- Providers with IMLC are not allowed.
- Nearest airport: Memphis International
Facility Information:
- Trauma level: 0
- Pediatric level: 0