Locum Tenens Physician - Gastroenterologist Needed in New York

We are seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist for a 60-day assignment with our client in NY. This role involves a schedule of one week per month, Monday through Sunday, encompassing a mix of inpatient and outpatient GI procedures, daily rounds with a GI Nurse Practitioner, and call coverage for emergent inpatient procedures. The Physician will focus on general gastroenterology, including inpatient consults, outpatient procedures such as colonoscopy and EGD, and managing urgent GI needs while on call.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform inpatient GI procedures with MAC anesthesia from 7:30a - 9:00a, Monday through Friday.
• Conduct outpatient procedures with MAC anesthesia from 9:00a - 2:00p, Monday through Thursday.
• Conduct outpatient procedures with IV sedation from 9:00a - 12:00p on Fridays.
• Complete rounds with the GI Nurse Practitioner and manage inpatient consults from 2:00p - 4:00p, Monday through Thursday.
• Provide call coverage for emergent inpatient GI procedures from 12:00p Friday to 8:00a Sunday.
• Focus on general gastroenterology, including colonoscopy and EGD procedures.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Gastroenterology
• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Clinic and Call
• Call Schedule: Out of House Call, 12pm Friday - 8:00am Sunday for emergent inpatient GI procedures, no scheduled overnight call.
• Patients per Day: 12-18 in clinic, 8-14 in OR
• LOA: 60 Days
• Staffing Mix: Team of 2-3 GI physicians, part of a larger health network, supported by APPs, RNs, procedure techs, MAs, schedulers, 24-hour ER, ANE, and CRNA.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities