Locum | Gastroenterology MD/DO

About the role

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. Patient Population: All ages, Adult (95%), Pediatrics (adult sized patients < 18 years) (5%). EMR: EPIC. Credentialing: 60 days, Temporary privileges available.

Responsibilities

• 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