Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern South Carolina at LocumTenens.com summary: A health system in eastern South Carolina is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist for locum tenens coverage. The provider will deliver inpatient and clinic care including endoscopic procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy, managing hospital calls and consults. The assignment requires appropriate South Carolina licensure, DEA registration, and offers coverage of one 7-day shift per month, supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team.

A health system is seeking a gastroenterologist for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in eastern South Carolina. The assignment requires a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist with a South Carolina medical license and a valid CSR prior to onboarding. The provider must also maintain a permanent DEA registration in South Carolina to retain privileges. Coverage is needed for one 7-day stretch per month (Friday 7am to the following Friday 7am) for at least 12 months, starting as soon as credentialing is complete. During this week, the locum will provide 24-hour hospital call, perform scheduled Endo lab procedures, handle consults, and cover 23 clinic days. The clinic operates from 8:20am to 4pm with an average of 3 patients per hour, and support is provided by a PA, LPN or MA, RN, CRNA, and Endo tech. An NP assists with inpatient consults Monday to Friday, 7am1pm. Required procedures include EGD, colonoscopy, and flex sig. The EMR system used is Epic, and credentialing takes approximately 3045 days.

Dates Needed: June - Ongoing Case Load/PPD: 2-3 Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic Assignment Duration: Locums Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Government: No

Reference ID: ORD-189897-MD-SC

Keywords: gastroenterologist, locum tenens, endoscopy, EGD, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, South Carolina medical license, hospital call coverage, Epic EMR, inpatient consults