Job Description
Join a dynamic gastroenterology team serving both inpatient and outpatient populations at a large regional medical center. You will perform screening colonoscopies, manage endoscopy cases, and provide follow up care in the clinic while also participating in remote after hours study reviews. The position offers a predictable Monday Friday schedule with optional call involvement.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient / Outpatient
- Start Date: March 2027 (or ASAP)
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (remote after hours study review optional)
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location: Vancouver, WA
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Perform screening colonoscopies and other general GI endoscopic procedures in the endoscopy suite.
- Conduct outpatient clinic visits to discuss procedure results, manage chronic GI conditions, and coordinate follow up care.
- Review study results remotely after hours as needed and provide timely interpretive notes.
- Participate in inpatient rounding and admissions when required.
- Collaborate with on site Advanced Practice Clinicians and nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care.
Qualifications
- MD or DO, board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology.
- Active license to practice in Washington State (or eligibility for licensure).
- Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
- Minimum of 100 GI procedures documented within the past 24 months, including a mix of screening and therapeutic cases.
- Experience with ERCP or EUS preferred but not required.
- Proficient in Epic EMR; EPIC experience is mandatory.
Working Hours
- Primary clinical hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday Friday.
- Optional remote after hours coverage for study review; frequency and timing to be coordinated with the department.
- No regular weekend or night shifts, though weekend APC support is being developed.
Skills
- Strong endoscopic technique with focus on screening colonoscopy.
- Excellent clinical judgment for inpatient rounding and discharge planning.
- Effective communication skills for patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Ability to work independently while integrating seamlessly with a team of providers and APCs.
- Competence in documentation and billing within Epic.
