A locum tenens opportunity is available in a hospital setting for a Gastroenterologist. This role involves seeing 5-10 adult hospital consult patients daily and performing variable endoscopic procedures. The schedule is a unique one-week-on, one-week-off rotation, with light night call requirements.

Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Hospital
– Start Date: ASAP
– Schedule: One week on, one week off; 8-hour shifts
– Patient Population: Adult
– Location: Port Richey, FL
– Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits
– Weekly direct deposit
– Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
– Supportive credentialing assistance
– Lodging and mileage reimbursement
– Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities
– Conduct 5-10 patient consults per shift
– Perform gastrointestinal procedures including upper and lower GI endoscopies, colonoscopies, and more
– Manage light night call with 5-10 call-backs per month

Qualifications
– Board Certification in Gastroenterology required
– ACLS Certification required
– Proficiency in endoscopic procedures

Working Hours
– One week on, one week off rotation
– 8-hour shifts per day

Skills
– Expertise in upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, and other advanced procedures required
– Competence in ERCP and other therapeutic procedures preferred
– Ability to interpret esophageal manometry preferred