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MD Staff, LLC

2024-11-13 23:44:13

Job location Ashley, Illinois, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

Job description

Position Overview: We have an open locum tenens opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterology Physician in a highly regarded healthcare facility in southern Illinois, near Ashley. This role involves inpatient, call-only coverage, providing critical support to the community and assisting the existing medical team with specialized care.

Position Details:

  • Location: Illinois (near Ashley)
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • End Date: Ongoing
  • Schedule: Call-only coverage
  • Holidays: Coverage includes major holidays (New Years Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)

Requirements:

  • Board Certification: Required; board eligibility also acceptable
  • Fellowship Training: Required in Gastroenterology
  • Illinois Medical License: Active and unrestricted, or eligible to apply
  • Certifications:
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Required
    • BLS (Basic Life Support) Required

Responsibilities:

  • Inpatient Coverage: Hospital-based role with a mix of both general and specialized gastroenterology consults.
  • Patient Volume: Approximately 10 patients per shift, with an average of 3 admissions.
  • Rounding: Both inpatient rounding and admissions are required.
  • Call Type: Beeper call with a 30-minute response time.

Skills & Procedures:

  • Upper GI Procedures: Endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, bleeder cautery, variceal injection
  • Advanced Skills: ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic), PEG insertion
  • Lower GI Procedures: Colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid), polypectomy, small bowel and liver biopsy
  • Additional Expertise: Endoscopic ultrasound, esophageal manometry, Sengstaken/Blakemore tube management

Facility and Support:

  • EMR System: Epic
  • Credentialing: Fast-tracked credentialing available for quick start
  • Support Staff: Comprehensive nursing and administrative support on-site

Benefits of Locum Assignment:

  • Travel & Accommodation: Covered, with proximity to regional airports
  • Insurance Coverage: Provided by the recruiting agency
  • Flexible Scheduling: Ideal for physicians seeking flexible call-only coverage with the opportunity for future dates in 2025

This role is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Gastroenterology physician looking to practice in a supportive, patient-focused environment while exploring locum tenens assignments in Illinois.

Apply Now! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your application today using Job ID .

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