Gastroenterology MDDO

Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need

Start Date: As soon as credentialed

Openings: 1

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting:

• 24/7 call coverage for 3 facilities
  
• Consults GI procedures (including ERCP and EUS) inpatient rounding and discharges
  
• Must be able to perform both EUS and ERCPs
  
• Average 10 new consults per day
  
• Average 10 procedures per day
  
• Average census 40-50 between all 3 facilities
  
• ED consults are routed through office (not EMR) and average 2-3 per day
  

Schedule:

• 24-hour shifts
  
• 7:00a-5:00p on-site
  
• 5:00p-7:00a call
  
• Average 14 shifts per month
  

Patient Population: All ages Adult (95%) Pediatrics (adult sized patients < 18 years) (5%)

EMR: EPIC

Credentialing: 60 days Temporary privileges available

Requirements:

• Active Pennsylvania licensure
  
• Board certification
  
• AHA BLS certification
  
• Minimum 1-year Gastroenterology experience or equivalent
  

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients across a variety of clinical settings including evaluation diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
  
• Conduct thorough patient histories physical examinations and clinical assessments
  
• Order interpret and review diagnostic testing including laboratory work imaging and other studies as appropriate
  
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practices
  
• Prescribe medications treatments and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice
  
• Manage ongoing patient care including follow-up evaluations and coordination of treatment plans
  
• Collaborate with physicians advanced practice providers nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care
  
• Document patient encounters treatment plans and clinical findings accurately and in compliance with facility standards
  
• Respond to patient concerns and provide education regarding diagnoses treatment options and preventive care
  
• Maintain compliance with facility policies credentialing requirements and applicable regulatory standards
  
• Adapt quickly to new clinical environments workflows and electronic medical record systems
  
• Stay current on medical advancements clinical guidelines and best practices through continuing medical education and professional development
  

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of specialty principles and practices including diagnosis treatment and prevention of diseases
  
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams
  
• Technical proficiency in performing procedures (if applicable)
  
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing patent conditions
  
• Time management and organizational skills to manage a patient workload effectively
  

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
  
• Residency training program in internal medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
  
• Fellowship training in Gastroenterology (may be preferred depending on the position)
  

Licenses & Certifications:

• Board certification in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the AOA
  
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania
  

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary most locum physician positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty