Gastroenterologist Eureka, CANorthern California Coast Äî Long-Term Permanent Search Position Details FT, permanent Setting: Outpatient and inpatient Äî Level III Trauma facility Call: Scheduled clinical hours plus beeper call Call response time: 20 Äì30 minutes 120-bed department Hospital privileges required EMR: Epic Credentialing timeframe: 90 days Licensing reimbursement available Stroke Certified facility Malpractice insurance provided by hospital BC or BE within 3 years of residency Practice OverviewSeeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to fill an ongoing vacancy at an outpatient and inpatient gastroenterology practice on the Northern California Coast: 16 patients per shift Support staff includes 1 RN, 3 MAs, 2 PA/NPs, and 5 office staff No resident or teaching supervision required No supervision of advanced practice providers required 3 fellowships required Äî GI fellowship required Required Clinical Skills Upper GI endoscopy Äî required Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy Äî required Foreign body removal Äî required Fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser) Äî required ERCP diagnostic and therapeutic Äî preferred PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) Äî required Esophageal dilatation/manometry Äî preferred Esophageal manometry interpretation Äî required Small bowel biopsy Äî required Lower GI endoscopy Äî required Flexible sigmoidoscopy Äî required Colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision Äî required Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) Äî preferred Liver biopsy Äî preferred Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube Äî preferred Required Certifications ACLS Äî required BLS Äî required Required Qualifications MD or DO Äî Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology (within 3 years of residency) GI fellowship required California license or willingness to obtain Äî licensing reimbursement available Clean background required About the Community Äì Eureka, California Charming coastal city on the Northern California coast Äî gateway to the Redwood Empire Stunning natural beauty including ancient redwood forests, rugged coastline, and Humboldt Bay Vibrant arts scene, historic Old Town, and diverse dining options Abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing Affordable cost of living compared to other California coastal communities Close proximity to Redwood National and State Parks Arcata-Eureka Airport offering connecting flights to major West Coast cities
