Gastroenterology Physician

Company: WhiteCoat Locums
Location: Prescott
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

Facility in Prescott, AZ seeking GI locums coverage Rates: $3000/24hr (4 hour gratis), $500/hr call-back after 4 hours
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Position: Gastroenterologist
Start Date: Ongoing coverage required
Assignment Duration: 3-7 days per month Position Overview: Facility is seeking a board-certified Gastroenterologist to provide part-time coverage, focusing on endoscopy procedures and ambulatory clinic care. This role is to support a team of three physicians, providing much-needed access to care and call coverage. Responsibilities:

• Schedule:
  • Clinic and call responsibilities.
  • Five 8-hour days weekly, consisting of 2 full endoscopy days, 3 half endoscopy days, and 3 half office days.
  • Call will be shared with three other physicians each month.
  • Duties:
    • Evaluate and treat patients in the ambulatory clinic.
    • Perform endoscopy procedures, including ERCP and EUS.
    • Office procedures include esophageal manometry, video capsule endoscopy, and FibroScan, performed by clinical staff and interpreted by physicians.
    • Required Procedures: ERCP and EUS.
    • EMR/Charting: Cerner.
    • Support Staff: Medical receptionists, surgery schedulers, medical assistants, registered nurses.
    • Reason for Coverage: A locum provider is taking a six-month break, and the previous backfill was canceled. Qualifications:
      • Board Certification in Gastroenterology (REQUIRED).
      • Active Arizona License (REQUIRED) or IMLC with LOQ in hand.
      • Residency Requirements/Fellowship in Gastroenterology (REQUIRED).
      • BLS Certification (REQUIRED).
      • Clean Malpractice Record (Preferred). Credentialing Information:
        • Credentialing Timeframe: 90-120 days. Patient Information:
          • Average Cases/Day: 15 outpatient cases on full endoscopy days, 8 on half days.
          • Office Patients: 8-10 patients, 2-3 days/week.
          • Inpatients: Varies depending on the number of call days.
          • Patient Population: Includes complex IBD, liver patients, and colorectal cancer screenings. About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency

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