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Gastroenterology Physician

RecruitWell, Bellingham, WA, United States

Duration: Full Time


Locums - Bellingham, Washington - Gastroenterology Opening (IMLC Welcome)Assignment Details
  • Start Date: ASAP (approx. 90-day credentialing timeframe)
  • Duration: Approved through 1/14/2027 (extension possible)
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8-hour shifts)
  • Call: Not required (optional if provider is interested; can be added if needed)
  • FTE Need: 0.5 FTE remaining (shared among locums coverage; 1.0 FTE approved total)
  • Reason for Coverage: Gap in coverage
Practice Setting
  • Inpatient + outpatient GI coverage
  • Hospital + clinic + secondary clinic location
  • Hospital Size: 251 beds
  • EMR: Epic
  • Working alongside another GI physician in the practice
Clinical Responsibilities
  • Outpatient clinic + endoscopy center (14-16 patients/day)
  • Hospital inpatient GI coverage (variable census)
  • Rounding, admissions, and procedures
  • Adult patient population (18+)
Procedures Required
  • Colonoscopy
  • EGD
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • Dilation
  • General gastroenterology procedures

ERCP NOT required

Documentation Requirements (Procedural Credentialing)
  • Must provide documentation of GI clinical competency within last 24 months
  • If applicable: proof of supervised training for advanced endoscopy (double balloon/capsule) and competency attestation may be required
  • Ongoing clinical practice documentation required if training >2 years ago
Requirements
  • Board Certified Gastroenterology - Required
  • Active Washington license or IMLC - Required
  • DEA - Required
  • BLS & ACLS - Required
  • Minimum 2 years GI experience - Required
What RecruitWell Provides:

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