Location:Duluth, MN
Duluth is a stunning port city nestled along the shores of Lake Superior, offering breathtaking natural scenery and a vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Known for its unique blend of urban amenities and access to world-class hiking, skiing, and waterfront activities, Duluth is an exceptional place to live and work.
Facility:This is a large, well-established medical center and Level 1 trauma facility serving the greater Duluth region and surrounding communities. The facility offers a comprehensive gastroenterology program with robust support for both inpatient and outpatient procedures, providing an excellent environment for advanced GI practice.
Opportunity:Physician - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Job Details:- Provide Advanced GI coverage including EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, Flex Sig, and related procedures
- Primary need is for 24-hour coverage including call, hospital service, and inpatient/outpatient procedures
- Locum coverage typically does not include clinic responsibilities
- Initial coverage need is for 8/19 through 8/31 with one to two orientation days prior; open to candidates able to cover part of these dates
- Additional future dates available for vacation coverage with potential for expanded scheduling
- Patient encounters per shift vary based on daily needs
- ERCP (both diagnostic and therapeutic) is a required skill
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a required skill
- Preferred procedural skills include upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder, injection of varices, and PEG placement
- Preferred skills also include esophageal dilation/manometry, small bowel biopsy, lower GI endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision, liver biopsy, and Sengstaken/Blakemore tube insertion and management
- Board certification required with ACLS certification required
- Estimated credentialing timeframe is 45 to 120 days
- Duluth airport is the nearest airport for travel
Compensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
