Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Washington

Job description

About the facility

The facility provides specialized weekend gastroenterology coverage with anesthesiologist support for emergency procedures. The hospital maintains established protocols for urgent gastroenterology care and operates with dedicated weekend coverage to ensure continuous emergency gastroenterology services. Emergency privileges and credentialing support are available for qualified candidates.

About the facility location

The Pacific area offers diverse recreational activities including go-kart racing, gaming venues, pickleball facilities, and canopy tours. The region features outdoor pursuits such as biking through farmland and meadows, birding opportunities, and hiking trails with modest elevation changes. Visitors can access boating and fishing in the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area, along with zipline experiences and scenic drives throughout Northwest Washington.

About the clinician's workday

The gastroenterologist will provide comprehensive weekend emergency coverage from Friday 5pm through Monday 7am for two weekends per month. The clinician will manage emergency department gastroenterology cases exclusively during weekend assignments with anesthesiologist support readily available. The position requires performing general gastroenterology procedures with ERCP capabilities preferred, focusing on urgent and emergent cases requiring immediate gastroenterology expertise.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: Anesthesiologist support available
• Patient population: Adults
• Call ratio/schedule: 2 weekends per month
• Location type: On-Site

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