Gastroenterology Physician

Hickory, North Carolina

Integrity Locums
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Coverage Needed:

  • June 1, 2025 - ongoing
  • Schedule: Onsite Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; Call coverage 5pm-8am Monday-Friday; Weekend call from Friday 5pm to Monday 8am

Clinical Details:

  • Call: Beeper, 1:3 ratio, 15-minute response time, onsite within 30 minutes, call back 20%
    • not required to remain onsite during call support, provided the circumstances do not necessitate physical presence in the hospital
  • Situations Requiring On-Call Locum GI Physician:
    • Endoscopic Procedures, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Obstructions/Perforations, Consultations, Post-Operative Complications
  • Physician Oversight:
    • Not required to oversee or sign off on routine care provided by non-GI specialists unless the patient is involved in the situations listed above
    • Will be required to intervene or oversee care for conditions within specialty but will not be expected to manage non-GI-related medical conditions unless the situation necessitates it
  • Accepted Call Back Situations:
    • Consultation for Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Less than 90 minutes
    • Endoscopic Procedure (e.g., EGD, Colonoscopy): Approximately 1-2 hours
    • Management of GI Obstruction/Perforation: Up to 2 hours
    • Post-Operative Care for GI Patients: Times vary based on severity, but generally under 3 hours
  • EMR: Athena and Cerner
  • Rounding Patients: assigned and unassigned
  • Admissions required

Requirements:

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • License: Must be licensed in NC
  • Certifications: BLS required
  • Fellowship: Preferred
Date Posted: 03 April 2025
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