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Gastroenterology Physician
RecruitWell
Full-time
On-site
North Carolina
Locums - Hickory, North Carolina, Gastroenterology OpeningClinical Role:Situations Requiring On-Call Locum GI Physician: Endoscopic Procedures: If an emergent GI procedure (e.g., endoscopy, colonoscopy) is required for a patient in critical condition Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Active gastrointestinal bleeding cases requiring urgent intervention Obstructions/Perforations: Suspected or confirmed bowel obstructions or perforations that need immediate evaluation and management Consultations: Calls from the Emergency Department (ED), other medical teams, or specialists requiring GI expertise, including but not limited to issues like pancreatitis, liver failure, or other gastrointestinal emergencies Post-Operative Complications: Management of post-operative GI complications, such as leaks, infections, or issues following surgery (e.g., bariatric surgery, colectomy) Physician Oversight: Physicians are not required to oversee or sign off on routine care provided by non-GI specialists (e.g., general physicians, residents) unless the patient is involved in the situations listed above Physicians will be required to intervene or oversee care for conditions within their specialty (e.g., gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, post-surgical complications) but will not be expected to manage non-GI-related medical conditions unless the situation necessitates it Accepted Call Back Situations: Consultation for Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Less than 90 minutes Endoscopic Procedure (e.g., EGD, Colonoscopy): Approximately 1-2 hours Management of GI Obstruction/Perforation: Up to 2 hours Post-Operative Care for GI Patients: Times vary based on severity, but generally under 3 hours Assigned/Unassigned Patients 15 Minutes Call Response Time Required, Onsite 30 Minutes Call Ratio: 1:3 Admissions Required Hospital Stroke Certified Board Certified/Board Eligible Required Active NC License Required Fellowship Preferred BLS Required EMR: Athena/Cerner Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more! What RecruitWell Provides: A rated malpractice Weekly direct deposit 24/7 dedicated recruiter support Professional onboarding and credentialing Prepaid Travel and Lodging RecruitWell's Core Values: Open communication Sense of urgency Teamwork Accountability Driven to win Higher consciousness
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- ASAP - Ongoing Need
- Looking for at least 3 full-time providers to provide 24-hour coverage
- Onsite shift coverage will be Monday- Friday 8am-5pm
- Call coverage 5pm-8am Monday-Friday
- Weekend call starting at 5pm and ending Monday at 8am
- Call Coverage Details:
- Physicians are not required to remain onsite during call support, provided the circumstances do not necessitate their physical presence in the hospital