"Gastroenterology OpportunityBellingham, WashingtonA healthcare facility in Bellingham, Washington is seeking a Gastroenterologist for locum coverage.Position DetailsCompensation:$500hrSpecialty: GastroenterologyPractice Setting: Inpatient and OutpatientCoverage Type: Scheduled clinic/endoscopy coverage with optional call coverageSchedule:89 hour day shifts in ambulatory clinic and endoscopy settingOptional 24-hour weekday and weekend call/hospitalist shiftsExpected Assignment Duration: Approximately 6 monthsReason for Coverage: Gap in coverageClinical ResponsibilitiesOutpatient gastroenterology clinic coverageEndoscopy proceduresHospital rounding and admissionsInpatient and outpatient GI proceduresConsultative gastroenterology servicesERCP procedures requiredPatient VolumeClinic: Approximately 16 patients per dayOutpatient Endoscopy Center: 1416 patients per dayHospital census variesAdult patient population onlyFacility InformationAcute care hospital settingApproximately 253 inpatient bedsEMR: EpicProvation GI software preferredPractice EnvironmentCollaborative GI physician groupProviders do not work soloRequirementsBoard Certified in GastroenterologyACLS certification requiredWashington license preferredIMLC candidates acceptedEpic EMR experience preferredRequired Clinical ExperienceRecent gastroenterology clinical activity within the previous 24 months representative of requested privilegesERCP experience requiredMinimum of 50 successful ERCP procedures within the past 2 years required for maintenance of privilegesAdditional RequirementsProviders requesting double balloon enteroscopy or capsule endoscopy privileges must provide applicable training and competency documentation if requested"
