Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Duration: 1 Week/Month in 2025
Department: Advanced GI
Job Description:
We are seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist to provide locum tenens coverage located in Fort Wayne, IN. This assignment will cover inpatient GI services, including ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), as well as night call coverage. The physician will be responsible for inpatient rounding and providing gastrointestinal care at two sites.
Responsibilities:
- Inpatient GI coverage at Dupont Hospital (Lutheran) and its sister hospital, Lutheran Downtown Hospital.
- Perform various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:
- Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, foreign body removal, and fulguration of bleeder)
- ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Colonoscopy (with biopsy and polyp excision)
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
- Liver biopsy
- Esophageal manometry interpretation and dilatation
- Small bowel biopsy
- Flexible and rigid sigmoidoscopy
- Insertion and management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube
- Provide coverage during 24-hour on-call shifts (12 hours on-site, 12 hours on call).
- No outpatient clinic responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology.
- Licensed to practice medicine in Indiana (active Indiana license, CSR, and DEA required).
- Minimum 2 years fellowship training in Gastroenterology.
- Must be proficient in ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS).
- Strong experience in upper and lower GI endoscopy, liver biopsy, and other common gastroenterological procedures.
- Ability to manage inpatient care in a Level 2 trauma facility.
- Availability for 1 week/month of coverage in 2025, with flexible shift schedules.
Other Info:
- Lodging, travel, and insurance provided.
- Credentialing time typically takes 30-60 days.
- Temporary privileges are available for qualified candidates.
Call Requirements:
- In-house call with a 30-minute response time.
- Call ratio and patient consults will depend on workload.
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