Locum Gastroenterologist

Locum Gastroenterologist – Mid-Missouri

Palm Health Resources is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for a primarily inpatient locum assignment with scoping at a major academic medical center in Mid-Missouri.

Assignment Highlights

• Dates: January 2, 2027 – June 30, 2027
• Inpatient (prioritized): 7:00 AM–7:00 PM with call; 14 on / 14 off preferred, flexible; call rotation to be determined
• Outpatient (possible): Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, including a satellite clinic in Columbia
• Caseload: 100% adult; approximately 12 hospital and 15 clinic patients/day
• Practice: 9 physicians and 3 mid-levels; other gastroenterologists present during coverage; lab onsite
• No supervision, teaching of residents/fellows, or admitting responsibilities
• EMR: Cerner (clinic); Cerner & Endo Vault (hospital)
• Credentialing: Approximately 60–90 days

Clinical Scope

• Inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology
• Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder, variceal injection and banding, ERCP and PEG
• Esophageal dilatation/manometry and manometry interpretation; small bowel and liver biopsy
• Lower GI endoscopy, flexible and rigid sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy and polypectomy
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Requirements

• Board Certified (ABMS/AOA) in Gastroenterology; BLS and ACLS
• Advanced endoscopy training preferred
• Missouri license preferred; all qualified providers considered

Why Mid-Missouri?

A vibrant university community between Kansas City and St. Louis with an affordable cost of living, great dining, college athletics and outdoor recreation.

Palm Health Locum Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation – Palm will work to secure the maximum available rate
• Paid A-rated malpractice; travel, lodging and rental car/mileage covered
• Dedicated credentialing, licensing and travel coordination
• Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 support