Facility in Plattsburgh, NY seeking Inpatient GI locums coverageOpportunity Highlights
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Start Date: ASAP (following credentialing).
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Schedule: 1 week per month (7 consecutive days, Monday–Sunday).
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Shift Times: 07:30 – 17:00.
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Call Requirements: 24-hour call coverage included (typically Friday–Sunday).
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Team Structure: Collaborative environment with dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) support for inpatient rounding.
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EMR: EPIC.
Clinical Scope & Volume
The selected provider will manage a high-volume caseload consisting of both scheduled elective cases and acute inpatient needs.
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Procedural Volume: Approximately 40 procedures per week.
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Patient Load: 10–15 inpatient consults daily.
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Daily Workflow: Typically dedicated to elective and urgent procedures in the morning (07:30–12:00), followed by inpatient rounding and consults in the afternoon (13:00–17:00).
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Required Procedures: Proficiency in Endoscopy and Colonoscopy is mandatory.
Provider Requirements
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Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology (Required).
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Fellowship: Must have completed a Gastroenterology Fellowship; experience in lieu of fellowship will not be accepted.
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Licensure: Active New York State (NY) Medical License preferred at time of submission.
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Certifications: Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS (Required).
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Support: Minimal oversight of an inpatient Nurse Practitioner.