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Seeking a Qualified and Experienced Gastroenterologist for On-Call Coverage

Are you a dedicated and highly skilled Gastroenterologist passionate about providing vital GI care? We're searching for a qualified physician to join our team in a growing community near McClusky, North Dakota. This temporary opportunity offers a flexible start date as soon as possible (ASAP) and extends until the need is filled.

Responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for hospitalized patients requiring GI consultation and management.
• Conduct patient consultations, diagnose GI conditions, and develop effective treatment plans.
• Perform a variety of endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies, biopsies, polypectomies, proctoscopies/flexible sigmoidoscopies, hemorrhoidal banding, upper GI endoscopies, PEG tube placements, esophageal variceal banding, banding lesions for acute GI bleeding, and esophageal dilation.
• Highly preferred: Perform endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures.
• Round on hospitalized patients requiring GI care for approximately 8 hours per shift, with flexibility based on patient volume.
• Collaborate effectively with nurses, other physicians, and healthcare professionals within the hospital system.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records within the EPIC electronic medical record system.

Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted North Dakota (ND) medical license.
• Board-certified by the American Board of Gastroenterology (ABOG) is mandatory.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• A valid DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in gastroenterology, with strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experience in performing a variety of endoscopic procedures, including those listed above (ERCP highly preferred).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and healthcare teams in both acute and consultative settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Additional Considerations:

• This opportunity offers a predictable work schedule with 7-day rotations on-call each month.
• The locum tenens physician will be the sole GI provider on call, responsible for managing all GI consultations and procedures during their assigned week.
• There will be no clinic responsibilities associated with this role, focusing solely on hospital consults and patient care.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package negotiable for the right candidate.
• The opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to a supportive healthcare team in a growing community experiencing increased patient needs.
• Enjoy a predictable locum tenens schedule focused on on-call coverage, allowing for flexibility between on-call shifts.
• Experience a dynamic hospital environment providing vital GI care to a diverse patient population.

Why Choose This Locum Tenens Opportunity?

• Make a Difference: Provide vital gastroenterology services to hospitalized patients in your community.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable locum tenens schedule with on-call rotations.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with dedicated teams utilizing EPIC EMR technology within a growing hospital system serving the McClusky area.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive rate for your skills and commitment to patient care in a desirable North Dakota location.

We encourage qualified Gastroenterologists seeking a locum tenens opportunity to apply!