LocumLife - October 2008 - (Page 21) AN IDEAL FINISH James King, MD, MACG, FASGE, AGAF, who has 44 years of experience in gastroenterology, began his locum tenens career with a part-time opportunity in December of 2006. “My staffing agency, Weatherby Locums, presented me with an opportunity at a community hospital in the Midwest,” he recalls. “The facility had a backlog in screening colonoscopies, so I went and enjoyed it so much that I ended up staying more than a year and a half.” “Government contracting is probably one of the fastest growing fields within gastroenterology.” —Stacie Laurence Circle Career Card No. 602 Arranged by the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company, his contract ended in July of 2008, as did his involvement in full-time private practice. “I went in every Monday and Tuesday, and my shift was 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,” says Dr. King, who was awarded the honor of Master Endoscopist by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in May 2000, the first year the award was presented. “Patient load ranged between 10 and 20, and I did not cover call or the clinic. I performed colonoscopies and upper endoscopies and treated patients with ulcer disease, esophagitis, esophageal strictures, and swallowing problems. I distinctly remember a few cases, in particular, one involving an elderly lady who had a very early cancer. When I saw her again after 6 months, she was still clean.” Why choose locum tenens? “One of the most significant advantages is that you do not have any overhead. “Travel, lodging, and malpractice are taken OCTOBER 2008 LocumLife 21 http://www.dystaffing.com http://www.dystaffing.com http://www.LocumLife.com http://www.LocumLife.com
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