Job Details

JB-WA-GAST-012025-6265
Start Date 01/21/2025
Description

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Locum Job in Yakima, WA


Schedule

  • 24-hour call shift


Job Description

  • This is a GI Hospitalist request
  • Coverage Need: 1-2 WEEKS PER MONTH.
  • GI will have an average of 5-8 procedures each day.
  • This number includes up to 5 elective, outpatient procedures that require Anesthesia (Mac) support (not IVCS).
  • Average new inpatient consults per day: 3-6.
  • NOTE: 8 gratis hours in the 24-hour shift. 
  • Strongly prefer candidates who perform ERCP!


  • Anesthesia availability: Anesthesia is readily available during the day shift.
  • On weekends, usually two anesthesia teams are available in the morning and add-on GI are in the queue with all other surgical add-ons.
  • If a gastroenterologist requires IV conscious sedation for a procedure, that is available as well.


  • Physician is responsible for communicating biopsy results for all procedures to the patient directly – or routed through the designated clinic MA.
  • Must coordinate additional steps to include referrals, follow-ups and additional imaging as may be necessary. EPIC training will be required.


Other Info

  • Practice Settings : Inpatient
  • Rounding Patients :  Assigned
  • Minimum Board Certification :  Eligible 
  • What is the license requirement to bid? : Licensed in WA or IMLC  
  • Fellowship :  Required


Certification Requirements

  • ACLS


Number Of Patients Per Shift: 5-8


Job Summary

Location Yakima, Washington
Job Type Locum
Profession Physician
Board BC or BE
Coverage Type Call Only

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