About this opportunity
Hayman Daugherty Associates, Inc lists this Physician / Gastroenterology / Illinois / Locum or Permanent / Locum Tenens Gastroenterology Physician in IL Job opportunity in ashley, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview: We have an open locum tenens opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterology Physician in a highly regarded healthcare facility in southern Illinois, near Ashley. This role involves inpatient, call-only coverage, providing critical support to the community and assisting the existing medical team with specialized care.
Position Details:
Location: Illinois (near Ashley)
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Schedule: Call-only coverage
Holidays: Coverage includes major holidays (New Years Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Requirements:
Board Certification: Required; board eligibility also acceptable
Fellowship Training: Required in Gastroenterology
Illinois Medical License: Active and unrestricted, or eligible to apply
Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Required
BLS (Basic Life Support) Required
Responsibilities:
Inpatient Coverage: Hospital-based role with a mix of both general and specialized gastroenterology consults.
Patient Volume: Approximately 10 patients per shift, with an average of 3 admissions.
Rounding: Both inpatient rounding and admissions are required.
Call Type: Beeper call with a 30-minute response time.
Skills & Procedures:
Upper GI Procedures: Endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, bleeder cautery, variceal injection
Advanced Skills: ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic), PEG insertion
Lower GI Procedures: Colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid), polypectomy, small bowel and liver biopsy
Additional Expertise: Endoscopic ultrasound, esophageal manometry, Sengstaken/Blakemore tube management
Facility and Support:
EMR System: Epic
Credentialing: Fast-tracked credentialing available for quick start
Support Staff: Comprehensive nursing and administrative support on-site
Benefits of Locum Assignment:
Travel & Accommodation: Covered, with proximity to regional airports
Insurance Coverage: Provided by the recruiting agency
Flexible Scheduling: Ideal for physicians seeking flexible call-only coverage with the opportunity for future dates in 2025
This role is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Gastroenterology physician looking to practice in a supportive, patient-focused environment while exploring locum tenens assignments in Illinois.
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Worksite address
ashley, IL, 62808, US
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