Internal Medicine Physician

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VHS is looking for a qualified Physician - Gastroenterology.

• City : Hickory
• State : NC
• Start Date : Pending Privileges
• End Date : TBD
• Description : Frye is looking for at least 3 full time providers to provide 24 hour coverage. Onsite shift coverage will be Monday- Friday 8am-5pm with 1 hour lunch. Call coverage 5pm-8am Monday-Friday. Weekend call starting at 8am on Saturday 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.oExample : The market should not charge for callback hours if the physician chooses to stay in the hospital but is not needed, based on the criteria described here.
• Situations Requiring On-Call Locum GI Physician : oEndoscopic Procedures : If an emergent GI procedure (e.g., endoscopy, colonoscopy) is required for a patient in critical condition.oGastrointestinal Bleeding : Active gastrointestinal bleeding cases requiring urgent intervention.oObstructions / Perforations : Suspected or confirmed bowel obstructions or perforations that need immediate evaluation and management.oConsultations : 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.oPost-Operative Complications : Management of post-operative GI complications, such as leaks, infections, or issues following surgery (e.g., bariatric surgery, colectomy).
• Physician Oversight : oPhysicians 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.oPhysicians 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.Documentation of Call Back Hours :
• Physician Documentation : oPhysicians are required to log call back hours on their timesheets, providing detailed notes for the reason for the callback, and ensuring descriptions that can be validated through an electronic health record (EHR) audit.oTelephone consultations and medical record reviews are not counted as onsite call back hours.
• Accepted Call Back Situations : oConsultation for Gastrointestinal Bleeding : Less than 90 minutes.oEndoscopic Procedure (e.g., EGD, Colonoscopy) : Approximately 1-2 hours.oManagement of GI Obstruction / Perforation : Up to 2 hours.oPost-Operative Care for GI Patients : Times vary based on severity, but generally under 3 hours.
• 1099 Pay Rate : Competitive Market Rates (W-2 Pay Packages available upon request)
• Certification Requirements : Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.

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