Locum Tenens Gastroenterology Job Hickory, NC

Locums Hickory, North Carolina, Gastroenterology Opening Clinical Role:

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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

• 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
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