Physician / Gastroenterology / Virginia / Locum Tenens / LocumsGastroenterologist - Internal Medici - Bristol - Hayman Daugherty Associates

Description

Are you a Gastroenterologist seeking a rewarding locum tenens role in Virginia? This locum opportunity offers a balanced blend of inpatient and outpatient care near the beautiful area of Bristol, VA.

The assignment offers flexible dates, a supportive team, and a well-equipped facility to enhance your practice experience.


Position Overview:

Start Date:
January 6, 2025

Assignment Duration:
January - January 17, 2025, with potential for ongoing dates into February and beyond, two weeks per month

Specialty Needed:
Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)

Coverage Type:

Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call Practice Setting:
Both outpatient and inpatient services required Location: Near Bristol, VA

Work Schedule:

Clinic Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Call Coverage:
Night call is required, with a 30-minute response time On-call Details: Expect around 2-3 phone consults and up to 1-2 patient calls per 24-hour period Patient Load and Support:

Patients Per Shift:
Approximately 20
Call Ratio: 1:1

Support Team:
Includes RN (2), MA (1), PA/NP (1), and office staff (2)

Procedures and Skills Required:
Upper GI endoscopy: Diagnostic and therapeutic, including foreign body removal, cauterization, injection of varices, and PEG insertion


ERCP:
Both diagnostic and therapeutic Lower GI endoscopy: Includes sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, polyp excision, and liver biopsy

Other Gastroenterology Skills:
Esophageal manometry, small bowel biopsy, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Facility Highlights:
Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Athena &

Meditech Temporary Privileges:
Available for quicker onboarding

Stroke Certification:
The facility holds stroke certification for high-quality care Qualifications:

Board Certification:
Board-eligible in Gastroenterology preferred

Licensing Requirements:
No specific state license required for bidding, though a clean practice history is preferred due to credentialing timelines

Credentialing Timeframe:
Approximately 30 days

Additional Benefits:
Insurance: Provided by vendor

Travel Assistance:
Close to Tri-City Airport in Blountville, TN, with nearby lodging options for convenience If you???re a qualified Gastroenterologist interested in this rewarding locums role, apply now using Job ID #j