Gastroenterology Physician

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Job description

We areseeking a Locums Gastroenterologist Physician to provide 24-hour callcoverage in Belleville, IL. The position follows a 14-on/14-off schedule, witheach on-call day requiring 8 hours of patient contact. During the shifts, thephysician will manage a variety of gastroenterology procedures, both diagnosticand therapeutic.

Keyresponsibilities include performing upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreignbody removal, fulguration of bleeder (cautery), banding of varices, diagnosticand therapeutic ERCP, and PEG placement. Additionally, the physician willconduct esophageal dilatation, small bowel biopsy, lower GI endoscopy,sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and manage the insertion of Sengstaken/Blakemoretubes.

Therequired procedures for this role are comprehensive, including both upper andlower GI procedures. For upper GI endoscopy, the physician will handlediagnostic and therapeutic cases, biopsies, foreign body removal, cauterizingbleeders, banding varices, performing ERCP, and placing PEG tubes. Lower GIprocedures include sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and esophageal dilatation. Themanagement of Sengstaken/Blakemore tubes is also essential.

Requirements:

• ACLS and BLS certification.
• Board Certification in Gastroenterology.
• Active Illinois medical license.

Belleville,IL, offers a balance of small-town charm with proximity to St. Louis, making ita perfect place for healthcare professionals seeking both a professional andfulfilling work environment.

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