We are currently seeking a skilled locum tenens physician specializing in Internal Medicine with a focus on Gastroenterology to join a dynamic healthcare team in Massachusetts. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to fill scheduling gaps and provide vital care during the holiday season.

Coverage Details:

• Assignment Start Date: November 28, 2024


• Assignment End Date: February 2, 2025


• Work Schedule:
  
  
  
  • November 28, 29, 30; December 1
  
  
  • December 27, 28, 29
  
  
  • January 3, 4, 5; January 24, 25, 26
  
  
  • January 31; February 2
  
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Call Coverage: Provide on-call coverage for unassigned patients


• Admissions Required: Yes


• Patients Per Shift: 4


• Practice Setting: Inpatient only

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board Certification: Required; fellowship in Gastroenterology preferred


• Licensure: Must hold an active medical license in Massachusetts


• BLS Certification: Required; other certifications (ACLS, ATLS, PALS) are not required

Specialty Skills Required:

• Proficiency in various gastroenterology procedures, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
  
  
  • ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)
  
  
  • Colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision
  
  
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  
  
  • Liver biopsy
  
  
  • Esophageal manometry and dilatation
  
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30-90 days


• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes


• Insurance: Provided by the vendor


• Support Staff: Availability of nursing and other support staff to assist during the assignment

Additional Information:

• Hospital Trauma Level: 4


• Inpatient and Outpatient Care: Inpatient only


• Rounding: Unassigned patients