Gastroenterology Physician

Company: RecruitWell
Location: Hickory
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

Locums - Hickory, North Carolina, Gastroenterology OpeningClinical Role:

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• 6/1/25 - 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
  • 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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