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: <ul><li>Start Date: January 6, 2025 </li><li>Assignment Duration: January 6 - January 17, 2025, with potential for ongoing dates into February and beyond, two weeks per month </li><li>Specialty Needed: Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) </li><li>Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call </li><li>Practice Setting: Both outpatient and inpatient services required </li><li>Location: Near Bristol, VA </li> </ul>Work Schedule: <ul><li>Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. </li><li>Call Coverage: Night call is required, with a 30-minute response time </li><li>On-call Details: Expect around 2-3 phone consults and up to 1-2 patient calls per 24-hour period </li> </ul>Patient Load and Support: <ul><li>Patients Per Shift: Approximately 20 </li><li>Call Ratio: 1:1 </li><li>Support Team: Includes RN (2), MA (1), PA/NP (1), and office staff (2) </li> </ul>Procedures and Skills Required: <ul><li>Upper GI endoscopy: Diagnostic and therapeutic, including foreign body removal, cauterization, injection of varices, and PEG insertion </li><li>ERCP: Both diagnostic and therapeutic </li><li>Lower GI endoscopy: Includes sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, polyp excision, and liver biopsy </li><li>Other Gastroenterology Skills: Esophageal manometry, small bowel biopsy, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) </li> </ul>Facility Highlights: <ul><li>Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Athena & Meditech </li><li>Temporary Privileges: Available for quicker onboarding </li><li>Stroke Certification: The facility holds stroke certification for high-quality care </li> </ul>Qualifications: <ul><li>Board Certification: Board-eligible in Gastroenterology preferred </li><li>Licensing Requirements: No specific state license required for bidding, though a clean practice history is preferred due to credentialing timelines </li><li>Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30 days </li> </ul>Additional Benefits: <ul><li>Insurance: Provided by vendor </li><li>Travel Assistance: Close to Tri-City Airport in Blountville, TN, with nearby lodging options for convenience </li> </ul>If youre a qualified Gastroenterologist interested in this rewarding locums role, apply now using Job ID . HDAJOBS MDSTAFF

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