Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

## Gastroenterologist | Eureka, CANorthern California Coast — Long-Term Permanent Search## Position Details* FT, permanent* Setting: Outpatient and inpatient — Level III Trauma facility* Call: Scheduled clinical hours plus beeper call* Call response time: 20–30 minutes* 120-bed department* Hospital privileges required* EMR: Epic* Credentialing timeframe: 90 days* Licensing reimbursement available* Stroke Certified facility* Malpractice insurance provided by hospital* BC or BE within 3 years of residency## Practice OverviewSeeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to fill an ongoing vacancy at an outpatient and inpatient gastroenterology practice on the Northern California Coast:* 16 patients per shift* Support staff includes 1 RN, 3 MAs, 2 PA/NPs, and 5 office staff* No resident or teaching supervision required* No supervision of advanced practice providers required* 3 fellowships required — GI fellowship required## Required Clinical Skills* Upper GI endoscopy — required* Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy — required* Foreign body removal — required* Fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser) — required* ERCP diagnostic and therapeutic — preferred* PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) — required* Esophageal dilatation/manometry — preferred* Esophageal manometry interpretation — required* Small bowel biopsy — required* Lower GI endoscopy — required* Flexible sigmoidoscopy — required* Colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision — required* Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) — preferred* Liver biopsy — preferred* Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube — preferred## Required Certifications* ACLS — required* BLS — required## Required Qualifications* MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology (within 3 years of residency)* GI fellowship required* California license or willingness to obtain — licensing reimbursement available* Clean background required## About the Community – Eureka, California* Charming coastal city on the Northern California coast — gateway to the Redwood Empire* Stunning natural beauty including ancient redwood forests, rugged coastline, and Humboldt Bay* Vibrant arts scene, historic Old Town, and diverse dining options* Abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing* Affordable cost of living compared to other California coastal communities* Close proximity to Redwood National and State Parks* Arcata-Eureka Airport offering connecting flights to major West Coast cities