Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Arkansas

Job description

About the facility

This 600-bed faith-based, not-for-profit hospital operates as a Level II trauma center serving Central Arkansas. The facility provides comprehensive gastroenterology services with established protocols for both inpatient and outpatient procedural care. The hospital maintains modern gastroenterology equipment and supportive clinical infrastructure for advanced endoscopic procedures.

About the facility location

Arkansas offers diverse attractions including Garvan Woodland Gardens and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, alongside cultural tours and historic sites. The area provides year-round activities spanning arts and entertainment, family festivals, and outdoor pursuits such as kayaking, fishing, birding, and astronomy viewing. Visitors can participate in guided experiences including mindfulness hikes, beginner paddleboarding, and tai chi sessions throughout the region.

About the clinician's workday

The gastroenterologist will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology coverage performing colonoscopies, EGD with banding, EUS, and ERCP procedures during day shifts. The clinician will manage both scheduled and urgent gastroenterology cases with minimal after hours call requirements due to robust hospitalist and nocturnist coverage. The position involves coordinating care with advanced practice providers and maintaining documentation standards for specialized gastroenterology procedures.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: 2 APPs each night, robust Hospitalist/Nocturnist team
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No

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