Gastroenterologist

Adelphi Staffing•Washington, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A locum tenens Gastroenterologist is needed to provide inpatient, call-only coverage in Washington, Missouri, from November 20, 2026, through January 30, 2027. Coverage includes 24-hour beeper call from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m., approximately 5–11 shifts per month, with a 1:3 call ratio and a 30-minute response time. The reason for coverage is a vacancy during a long-term permanent search. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered by the vendor. The physician will handle inpatient gastroenterology consults, manage assigned patients through rounding and admissions, and perform required endoscopic and related procedures as needed. The facility uses Epic, is a Level III trauma center, and has Level II pediatric emergency services. No mid-level support is available. Temporary privileges are available; hospital privileges are not required.

Requirements

Board-certified in Gastroenterology.
Licensed in Missouri or eligible through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
ATLS certification.
Able to perform the listed required gastroenterology procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide 24-hour beeper-call coverage for inpatient gastroenterology consults.
Manage assigned inpatients, including rounding and admissions.
Perform upper GI endoscopy procedures, including biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeders, variceal injection, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and PEG placement, as needed.
Perform lower GI endoscopy procedures, including flexible or rigid sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy with biopsy or polyp excision.
Perform esophageal dilation and manometry, and interpret esophageal manometry.
Perform small bowel biopsy and liver biopsy.
Insert and manage a Sengstaken/Blakemore tube.