Gastroenterologist Opportunity in Columbia, SC – Job 1742

We are currently working with Prisma Health. They are looking for both coverage for both inpatient and outpatient covering 3 hospitals; Richland, Baptist, Baptist Parkridge as soon as possible. As South Carolina’s largest private, non-profit healthcare system, and second-largest private company, they are there to create a better state of health for South Carolinians. Prisma Health is inspired to help people live their healthiest lives. As the most comprehensive integrated healthcare system in South Carolina, they’re on a journey to transform the healthcare experience for their patients and their families. That’s why the team members are dedicated to living their purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Prisma Health was formed in 2017 when Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health, two of South Carolina’s most highly regarded healthcare systems, came together as one organization. By joining together as Prisma Health, they have nearly 30,000 team members. They will continue to meet the goals of improving clinical quality by expanding access to care, increasing education and research, and ensuring the best possible experiences for our patients.

FUN FACTS

• 45% of South Carolina’s population is within 15 minutes of a Prisma Health facility.

• They are one of just 120 academic health centers in the country.

• Their UofSC School of Medicine in Greenville has been named an Apple Distinguished School for its innovative implementation of Apple technology.

• 70% of their postgraduate residents stay in South Carolina to practice medicine.

• Prisma Health has 750 employee health business partners to help promote workforce wellness at area businesses.

• 24% of the babies born in the state are delivered at Prisma Health.

• They house two Level I Trauma Centers and two Comprehensive Stroke Centers.

• Prisma Health has the Midland’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

• Their Midland’s Chest Pain Center has received full accreditation from the American College of Cardiology.

Please let me know if you are interested in being sent over for consideration after reviewing the details listed below.

Prisma Health

Columbia, SC

• 6 perm Gastroenterologist are in the group

• Due to their volume, they want candidates that can work both outpatient and inpatient

• Wanting to add 2 candidates to their float pool

• Hospital rounding and all procedures are scheduled from 7a-5p

• 2 APPs that round along with MD

• Taking call each night; 5p-7a

• Average number of calls per night or 24 hours?

• Not many, some nights have no calls at all.

• Average number of times called back into the hospital for emergency surgery?

• Not many. Usually only 1-2 call backs per week and aren’t always for surgery.

• Outpatient: 8-10 procedures daily

• Inpatient: 8-12 patients daily/1-2 procedures daily

• EMR: Cerner

• Can also work 24/7 call; Monday to Monday

Required skills

• General Endoscopy Care-EGD

• Colonoscopy with Polypectomy

• Peg Tube placement

• Flex sigmoidoscopy

• Moderate sedation

• Video Capsule Endoscopy

• Esophageal dilation

• ERCP/EUS preferred, not required