GI Hospitalist Needed in Ft. Wayne ongoing
Indiana
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.
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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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