Gastroenterology Physician

Job Overview • Job Title: Physician Gastroenterology • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Des Moines, IA • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: Ongoing Potential for Long-Term Contract • Clinical Shift Schedule: On-site coverage two (2) days per week; 16 hours/week (Clinic hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM)

Patient Information • Case Mix: Gastroenterology Inpatient

Facility Information • EMR System: CPRS • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

Privileges & Compliance • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Compensation & Benefits • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Required Procedures

• Colonoscopy via colostomy • Diagnostic colonoscopy (without biopsy) • Colonoscopy with biopsy(ies) • Colonoscopy with ablation of tumor/polyp/lesion • Colonoscopy with removal of tumor/polyp/lesion by hot forceps • Colonoscopy with removal of tumor/polyp/lesion by snare technique • Colonoscopy with submucosal injection • Colonoscopy with control of bleeding • Diagnostic EGD • EGD with biopsy(ies) • EGD with removal of tumor/polyp/lesion by hot forceps • EGD with removal of tumor/polyp/lesion by snare technique • EGD with variceal banding • EGD with control of bleeding

Job Requirements • Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine • ABIM Internal Medicine with Subspecialty Certification in Gastroenterology • Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA) • DEA Certificate: Required • NPI: Required • Minimum of two (2) years of experience

Duties & Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive inpatient gastroenterology care • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy and EGD procedures • Deliver high-quality direct patient care (99%) with minimal administrative duties (1%) • Collaborate with facility staff and specialty teams as applicable • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within CPRS