Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Somerset, KY

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

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Gastroenterology MD in Somerset, Kentucky, 42501!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Somerset, KY 42503
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 1:3
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Call
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 12 patients/day
  
• Rounding: Both
  
• Phone Consults: 5
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: MediTech
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  • Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), with injection of varices)
    
  • ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) (Diagnostic, Therapeutic, With PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy))
    
  • Small Bowel biopsy
    
  • Lower GI endoscopy (Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible, Rigid), Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp))
    
  • Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Eligible
  
• Licenses: Licensed in KY
  
• Certifications: BLS
  
• Fellowship: Required
  

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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