Locums – Hickory, North Carolina, Gastroenterology Opening

Locum Tenens North Carolina

Locums – Hickory, North Carolina, Gastroenterology Opening
Clinical Role:

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6/1/25 – Ongoing Need
Looking for at least 3 full-time providers to provide 24-hour coverage
Onsite shift coverage will be Monday- Friday 8am-5pm
Call coverage 5pm-8am Monday-Friday
Weekend call starting at 5pm and ending Monday at 8am
Call Coverage Details:
- Physicians are not required to remain onsite during call support, provided the circumstances do not necessitate their physical presence in the hospital
Situations Requiring On-Call Locum GI Physician:
- Endoscopic Procedures: If an emergent GI procedure (e.g., endoscopy, colonoscopy) is required for a patient in critical condition
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Active gastrointestinal bleeding cases requiring urgent intervention
- Obstructions/Perforations: Suspected or confirmed bowel obstructions or perforations that need immediate evaluation and management
- Consultations: Calls from the Emergency Department (ED), other medical teams, or specialists requiring GI expertise, including but not limited to issues like pancreatitis, liver failure, or other gastrointestinal emergencies
- Post-Operative Complications: Management of post-operative GI complications, such as leaks, infections, or issues following surgery (e.g., bariatric surgery, colectomy)
Physician Oversight:
- Physicians are not required to oversee or sign off on routine care provided by non-GI specialists (e.g., general physicians, residents) unless the patient is involved in the situations listed above
- Physicians will be required to intervene or oversee care for conditions within their specialty (e.g., gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, post-surgical complications) but will not be expected to manage non-GI-related medical conditions unless the situation necessitates it
Accepted Call Back Situations:
- Consultation for Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Less than 90 minutes
- Endoscopic Procedure (e.g., EGD, Colonoscopy): Approximately 1-2 hours
- Management of GI Obstruction/Perforation: Up to 2 hours
- Post-Operative Care for GI Patients: Times vary based on severity, but generally under 3 hours
Assigned/Unassigned Patients
15 Minutes Call Response Time Required, Onsite 30 Minutes
Call Ratio: 1:3
Admissions Required
Hospital Stroke Certified
Board Certified/Board Eligible Required
Active NC License Required
Fellowship Preferred
BLS Required
EMR: Athena/Cerner
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