Locum Tenens - Physician - Gastroenterology - Washington, MO - MO License or IMLC accepted

Coverage Type: Call Only
Start Date: November 20, 2026
Search End Date: January 30, 2027

Facility Details:

• Practice Setting: Inpatient
  
• EMR: Epic
  
• Hospital Trauma Level: Level III
  
• Hospital Stroke Certification: Yes
  
• Department Beds: 12
  
• Support Staff: 4 RNs, 4 MAs, and 1 PA/NP
  
• Temporary Privileges: Available
  
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days
  
• Admissions Responsibility: No routine admissions requirement specified; call-related admissions may occur.
  

Schedule & Call Requirements:

• Shift: 24-hour call, 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
  
• Coverage: Inpatient call only
  
• Expected Shifts: Approximately 5–11 shifts per month
  
• Call Type: Beeper call
  
• Call Response Time: Within 30 minutes
  
• Call Ratio: 1:3
  
• Phone Consults: 0–5 per 24-hour shift
  
• Patients Seen: 0–3 per shift
  
• Admissions: 0–2 per shift
  
• Patient Census: Approximately 0–6 patients per shift
  
• Rounding: Assigned patients
  

Coverage Dates: Providers must specify all available dates. Weekend-only availability is not required.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient gastroenterology consultation and call coverage.
  
• Evaluate and manage patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
  
• Perform relevant diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures as clinically indicated and within the provider's privileges.
  
• Respond to hospital calls within the required 30-minute timeframe.
  
• Coordinate patient care with the hospital's clinical team.
  

Note: ERCP and EUS are not required for hospital emergency department or call coverage.

Required Qualifications:

• Board-certified in Gastroenterology.
  
• Active Missouri medical license or eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).
  
• Current ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications.
  
• Ability to provide 24-hour call coverage and respond within 30 minutes.
  
• Hospital privileges or eligibility for temporary privileges, as applicable.