Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Georgia

Job description

About the facility

This inpatient facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support gastroenterology locum tenens holiday coverage. The facility is structured to ensure continuity of specialized care for an adult patient population, with anesthesiology support on-site to assist with clinical operations. On-site resources are in place to facilitate coordinated gastroenterology service delivery, including anesthesiology support for procedural cases.

About the facility location

Georgia offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural and outdoor recreational attractions suited to varied interests. The state features regional parks, historical sites, and year-round activities including hiking, fishing, and boating. Clinicians will find opportunities for both cultural engagement and outdoor recreation during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the clinician's workday

The gastroenterologist will provide inpatient gastroenterology coverage on a 24-hour shift basis, with call required throughout the assignment period from December 25 (8a) - December 31 (8a). Clinical responsibilities include daily hospital rounding, managing inpatient consults averaging 5-10 per day, and providing emergency department consultation coverage. Required procedures include colonoscopy, EGD/upper scopes, enteroscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy; ERCP experience is preferred but not required. Anesthesiology support is available on-site to assist with procedural cases throughout the coverage period.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 5-10 consults per day
• Support staff: Anesthesiology support on-site
• Patient population: Adults
• Call ratio/schedule: On call all weekend
• Location type: On-Site

Your dedicated recruiter

William Guilshan

Call / Text: (470) 431-4799
Email: william.guilshan@locumtenens.com

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