Locum Tenens Gastroenterologist Needed: Provide Essential GI Care near Flint, Michigan (j-237325)
Are you a board-certified gastroenterologist seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in a thriving community near Flint, Michigan? We're actively searching for a skilled and experienced physician to join our team and provide comprehensive gastrointestinal (GI) care to hospital patients. This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in a supportive environment, focusing on inpatient consultations, emergency department support, and scheduled procedures.
What this Rewarding Opportunity Offers:
Immediate Impact:
Address a critical need by supplementing GI call coverage and ensuring continuity of patient care for our single gastroenterologist.
Focus on Inpatient Care:
Dedicate your time to providing essential GI care within a hospital setting. This includes inpatient consultations, emergency department support, and scheduled procedures.
Predictable Schedule:
Maintain a structured schedule with a 1:4 call rotation, requiring 8 hours of on-site hospital coverage and 16 hours of unrestricted call (7 am - 7 am). This role includes nights and weekends.
Seamless Technology:
Leverage your familiarity with EPIC, the electronic medical records system used at the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive inpatient consultations and provide ongoing care for patients with a variety of GI conditions.
- Offer timely support to the emergency department for patients presenting with GI emergencies.
- Perform scheduled GI procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopic ultrasounds (EUS), ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently within the EPIC EMR system.
Qualifications for Success:
- Current board certification in Gastroenterology is mandatory.
- Valid and active medical license in the state of Michigan is required.
- Clean background check is essential.
- Experience performing colonoscopies, endoscopic ultrasounds (EUS), and upper GI endoscopies (diagnostic, therapeutic with biopsy, and foreign body removal) is necessary.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with hospital staff.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and colleagues.
This is a remarkable opportunity for a motivated and experienced gastroenterologist to contribute to patient care in a growing Michigan community. If you're passionate about gastroenterology, enjoy a focused inpatient setting, and want to make a difference through locum tenens work, we encourage you to submit your CV today.
Please note: Due to the urgent need for GI coverage, applications will be reviewed immediately. Don't miss this chance to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients we look forward to hearing from you.
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