Gastroenterology Physician

Location:Washington, MOWashington 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 - GastroenterologyJob 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 daysCompensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.