Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Kentucky

Job description

About the facility

This medical center operates as a prominent healthcare facility founded in 1877 as the first hospital in the region. The hospital maintains comprehensive gastroenterology services with established protocols for inpatient consultation and procedural care. The facility provides modern gastroenterology equipment and supportive clinical infrastructure for advanced gastroenterology procedures.

About the facility location

The area offers diverse outdoor recreational activities including hiking trails and access to lakes throughout the region. Visitors can explore equestrian facilities and participate in interactive experiences utilizing mobile applications for various challenges. The region features notable attractions including distillery tours as well as various outdoor destinations suitable for different interests and recreational preferences.

About the clinician's workday

The gastroenterologist will provide comprehensive 24-hour inpatient call coverage managing bread and butter gastroenterology cases, emergency department consultations, and ERCP procedures. The clinician will handle daily call responsibilities while maintaining continuous availability for inpatient gastroenterology expertise. Board certification in gastroenterology is required for this assignment involving comprehensive inpatient gastroenterology service delivery.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 10-20
• Support staff:  3 inpatient APPs dedicated to GI. They help in endoscopy and on the floors/ED.
• Patient population: Adults
• Call ratio/schedule: Daily
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No

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