Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Essentia Health St Marys Medical Center (MN)

Job description

Location:
Duluth, MN

Duluth is a vibrant city nestled along the shores of Lake Superior, offering stunning natural scenery, outdoor recreation, and a thriving arts and culture scene. It provides a unique blend of small-city charm and big-city amenities, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

Facility:
This well-established medical center is a leading healthcare institution in the region, providing comprehensive advanced gastrointestinal services to a diverse patient population. The facility offers strong departmental support and is equipped to handle a wide range of complex GI procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Opportunity:
Physician - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Job Details:

• Provide Advanced GI coverage including EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, Flex Sig, and related procedures
• Scheduled 8-hour weekday shifts focused primarily on inpatient and outpatient procedures and hospital service coverage
• Locum coverage typically does not include clinic duties
• Initial coverage need is January 4, 2027 through January 25, 2027, including two days of orientation; open to candidates who can cover part of these dates
• Additional future coverage dates will be available beyond the initial need
• Call schedule to be determined; most likely scenario is backup/2nd call for weekends and will be discussed prior to shift confirmation
• Board certification required; credentialing timeframe is approximately 45-120 days
• Perform upper GI endoscopy including with biopsy, foreign body removal, and fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser)
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)
• Perform small bowel biopsy
• Perform lower GI endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Perform colonoscopy including with biopsy and excision of polyp
• Perform endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Nearest airport is Duluth International Airport
• Lodging recommendations available upon request