Description

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology
Location: Washington, DC
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Washington, DC
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• Case Mix: GI procedures (Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy)
  

• EMR System: Epic
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

• Required
  
  • Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser))
    
  • Small Bowel biopsy
    
  • Lower GI endoscopy
    
  • Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible)
    
  • Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp)
    

• Board: BC required (Eligible)
  
• Licenses: Licensed in DC, MD or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  

• Perform upper endoscopy procedures (30 minutes per case)
  
• Perform colonoscopy procedures (30 minutes per case)
  
• Perform combined upper endoscopy and colonoscopy (60 minutes per case)
  
• Administer moderate sedation for endoscopic procedures
  
• Provide outpatient gastroenterology consultations and follow-up care