ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for locum hospital call coverage. The provider will manage inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology cases, performing a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures. Ideal candidates are experienced with advanced endoscopic techniques and can work independently in a hospital-based setting.
Dates / ScheduleOpen Date: November 27 (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)
Coverage Type: 24-hour hospital call (Saturday Sunday)
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days
Practice Setting: Hospital call coverage (weekends only)
Clinical Areas: Adult, Hospital, and Outpatient/Clinic
EMR: Epic
Reason for Coverage: Temporary coverage need due to lack of staffing
Trauma Designation: None
Onsite Services: Lab and X-ray available
Required Procedures / Duties:
Esophageal Dilatation / Manometry & Interpretation
Small Bowel and Liver Biopsies
Lower GI Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, and Colonoscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Upper GI Endoscopy (diagnostic & therapeutic):
Biopsy
Foreign body removal
Cautery or laser for bleeder
Injection and banding of varices
PEG placement
ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic)
Management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube
Average Volume: 8 procedures per weekend (GSI, Hepatology, RGA, Surgery, Colon, EGD, ERCP)
Board Certification in Gastroenterology Required
Active Virginia Medical License Required
Flu Vaccination Required
COVID-19 Vaccination Highly Preferred
Clean Malpractice History Required (for temporary privileges)
Availability: Must be available for the open shift to be considered