Gastroenterology Physician

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