Gastroenterologist

Aspire Medical Staffing, a leading healthcare staffing company, is currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Gastroenterologist to join our team at the prestigious Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System .

As a Gastroenterologist at Aspire Medical Staffing, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions and diseases. You will work in state-of-the-art facilities, utilizing the latest technologies and treatment options to deliver exceptional patient care.

We are committed to providing our physicians with a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and development. You will have access to a team of experienced professionals and resources to ensure you can deliver the highest quality care to your patients.

If you are passionate about gastroenterology and dedicated to providing excellent patient care, we want to hear from you. Join our team at Aspire Medical Staffing and make a difference in the lives of patients.

Location:

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System,

4300 West 7th St,

Little Rock, AR 72205

Requirements

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of a residency/fellowship program (Internal Medicine specialize Gastroenterologist)
• Board Certification: Physician(s) shall be Board Certified /Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM.org)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS
• License: Valid and unrestricted medical license in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia when services are performed onsite on VA property.
• physician(s) who have current, full and unrestricted licenses in one or more states, but who have, or ever had, a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action or denied upon application will not be considered.
• Must hold a DEA
• Need NPI Number
• Strong knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions and diseases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN

Intraoperative Follow-up: Shall be present in the endoscopy suite for all Gastroenterology procedures.

Shall provide consultative services at the patient’s bedside if the patient is not ambulatory and, in the clinic, setting if the patient is able to report to the outpatient clinic.

Clinic duties: Perform endoscopic procedures in GI lab, staffing and supervising GI fellows in endoscopy lab and inpatient consult service, supervising Fellows in gastroenterology clinic when required.

Operative Services: Shall provide comprehensive clinical Gastroenterology services including the diagnosis and treatment of Gastroenterology disease and surgical procedures. Typical procedures include EGD, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound & ERCP’s, but are not limited to the procedures defined by the CPT codes below:

CPT Codes Description

43237: EGD with endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum and adjacent structures.

43239: EGD with biopsy

43244: EGD with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices

43247: EGD with removal of foreign body

43255: EGD with control of bleeding any method

45378: Colonoscopy, diagnostic

45380: Colonoscopy with biopsy

45385: Colonoscopy with removal of tumors, polyps or other lesions by snare technique

43260: ERCP

Benefits

VA Hours of Operation/SCHEDULING:

VA Business Hours:

Normal Business Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Clinic Schedule: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. Rotating weekends and holidays.

Rotating weeks after normal working hours call coverage. 4:30pm – 7am

Patients must be seen on-site at CAVHS in a timely manner in accordance with VA Rules and Regulations on clinic wait times and consult completion.