Gastroenterology Physician

Location:
Washington, MO

Washington offers a picturesque riverside setting along the Missouri River with a charming historic downtown. Located just west of St. Louis, it provides a perfect balance of small-town living with easy access to metropolitan amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Facility:
This established hospital is a Level 3 trauma center with a 12-bed gastroenterology department. The facility provides comprehensive care to the community with modern medical technology and a supportive professional environment focused on quality patient care.

Opportunity:
Physician - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Job Details:

• Locum tenens position with approximately 5 hour shifts per month through the end of 2026

• 7am-7am shift coverage required for specific dates throughout 2026

• Active Missouri medical license required due to urgent start date

• 0-6 patient encounters per shift

• Board certification required with ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications

• No mid-level support available

• Skills required include upper and lower GI endoscopy with various procedures (biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration, injection of varices)

• Must be proficient with PEG procedures, esophageal dilatation/manometry and interpretation

• Skilled in performing and interpreting sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid) and colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision

• Liver biopsy and Sengstaken/Blakemore tube insertion/management required

• Small bowel biopsy capabilities needed

• ERCP and EUS are not required for hospital ED/call and clinic call

• Credentialing timeframe approximately 30-90 days

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.