Lucrative Gastroenterology Locums in Kansas City, MO
Updated 10/30/26
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Physician
Gastroenterology
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Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Gastroenterology Physician – Locum Tenens – Missouri & Kansas
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for a locum tenens opportunity providing general gastroenterology services across multiple hospital locations in Missouri and Kansas, beginning January 30, 2027, or as soon as credentialed.
The physician will primarily provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology procedures within hospital-based GI laboratories, with an emphasis on endoscopic procedures and general gastrointestinal care.
Responsibilities include performing approximately 10–13 endoscopic procedures per day, providing consultations for hospitalized patients, and collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who manage routine inpatient rounding.
The assignment may also include outpatient clinic coverage approximately 1–2 days per week, depending on clinical needs.
This opportunity offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule, flexible monthly coverage ranging from a minimum of one week to potentially three or four weeks per month, and no on-call responsibilities.
Compensation:
Hourly: $485/hr
Assignment Details
Location: Missouri & Kansas – Multiple Hospital Locations
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: January 30, 2027, or As Soon as Credentialed
Assignment Duration: Approximately 13 Weeks / 3 Months, With Ongoing Coverage Potential
Number of Positions: 1
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based GI Lab / Outpatient Clinic
Coverage Type: Scheduled Shifts / No Call
Patient Population: Adults
Average Daily Procedure Volume: 10–13 Endoscopic Procedures
EMR System: Epic
Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60–90 Days
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Friday
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Schedule Type: Day Shift
Minimum Coverage: 1 Week Per Month
Potential Coverage: 3–4 Weeks Per Month
Block Scheduling: Not Available
On-Call Responsibilities: None
Weekend Coverage: Not Specified
Start Date: January 30, 2027, or Upon Completion of Credentialing
Weekly Location Rotation
The physician will provide coverage across three clinical locations during each scheduled workweek.
North Location: 3 Days Per Week
South Location: 1 Day Per Week
Plaza Location: 1 Day Per Week
Candidates must be available to provide coverage at all three locations during their assigned weeks.
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Age Group: Adults
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Gastroenterology
Average Daily Procedure Volume: 10–13 Endoscopic Procedures
Inpatient Services: Gastroenterology Consultations and Procedures
Outpatient Services: Scheduled Endoscopic Procedures
Optional Clinic Coverage: Approximately 1–2 Days Per Week
Outpatient Clinic Volume: Approximately 8–10 Patients Per Day
Inpatient Consultation Time: Approximately 30–60 Minutes Daily, Depending on Census
The physician will primarily provide procedural gastroenterology services while supporting inpatient consultations and occasional outpatient clinic visits.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive General Gastroenterology Services
Perform Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures Within the Scope of General GI Practice
Perform Scheduled Outpatient Endoscopic Procedures
Perform Inpatient Endoscopic Procedures as Clinically Indicated
Evaluate Patients Requiring Gastroenterology Consultation
Collaborate With APPs Managing Routine Inpatient Rounding
Provide Physician-Level Consultation for Hospitalized Patients
Review Relevant Laboratory Results, Imaging, and Diagnostic Studies
Evaluate and Manage Gastrointestinal Conditions
Develop Individualized Gastroenterology Treatment Plans
Coordinate Care With Hospitalists, APPs, Nursing Staff, and Other Specialists
Provide Outpatient Gastroenterology Consultations When Assigned
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation Using Epic
Follow Established Clinical and Procedural Safety Standards
Procedures and Clinical Services
Required Procedures
General Gastroenterology Endoscopic Procedures
Diagnostic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures Within the Provider's Scope of Practice
Inpatient GI Procedures
Outpatient GI Procedures
Optional Advanced Procedures
The following procedures are not required:
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Physicians interested in performing ERCP or EUS may discuss those opportunities with the medical director during the interview process.
Inpatient Gastroenterology Services
APPs Perform Routine Inpatient Rounding
Physician Consultation Required as Clinically Indicated
Approximately 30–60 Minutes Per Day Allocated for Inpatient Consultations, Depending on Census
Inpatient Procedures Performed Throughout the Day
Coordination With Hospital-Based Clinical Teams
Physician Evaluation of Patients Requiring Direct Gastroenterology Consultation
Outpatient Gastroenterology Services
The physician will primarily perform outpatient endoscopic procedures in the hospital-based GI laboratory.
Typical outpatient procedural scheduling includes morning and afternoon cases, with inpatient procedures incorporated throughout the day.
The assignment may also include outpatient clinic coverage approximately 1–2 days per week.
Outpatient Clinic Details:
Hospital-Affiliated Outpatient Clinic
Approximately 8–10 Patients Per Day
General Gastroenterology Consultations
Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Conditions
Follow-Up Care and Treatment Planning
Clinical Practice Details
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Gastroenterology
Primary Department: GI Laboratory
Additional Setting: Hospital-Affiliated Outpatient Clinic
Coverage Locations: Three
Patient Population: Adults
Daily Procedure Volume: Approximately 10–13
Inpatient Support: APPs
Inpatient Rounding: Primarily Managed by APPs
Physician Consultation: Required as Needed
Outpatient Clinic Coverage: Possible
EMR: Epic
On-Call Responsibilities: None
ERCP: Not Required
EUS: Not Required
Clinical Environment / Support
Hospital-Based GI Laboratories
Inpatient and Outpatient Gastroenterology Services
APP Support for Inpatient Rounding
Hospital-Affiliated Outpatient Clinic
Multi-Location Clinical Coverage
Epic Electronic Medical Record
Established Procedural Gastroenterology Services
No On-Call Responsibilities
Requirements
Board Certification in Gastroenterology – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Gastroenterology – Required
Active Missouri Medical License – Required
Active Kansas Medical License – Required
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) Candidates May Be Considered
Active DEA Registration – Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required
Strong General Gastroenterology Experience
Proficiency in Endoscopic Procedures
Experience Performing Inpatient and Outpatient GI Procedures
Ability to Provide Inpatient Gastroenterology Consultations
Ability to Collaborate With APPs and Hospital-Based Clinical Teams
Ability to Manage an Adult Gastroenterology Patient Population
Availability to Cover All Three Clinical Locations
Availability for a Minimum of 1 Week Per Month
Familiarity With Epic EMR – Preferred
ERCP and EUS experience are not required.
Licensing and Credentialing
Board Certification in Gastroenterology Required
Active Missouri Medical License Required
Active Kansas Medical License Required
IMLC Candidates May Be Considered Based on Licensing Timeline
Full State Licensing Candidates Not Accepted Due to Time Constraints
Active DEA Registration Required
Current ACLS Certification
Current BLS Certification
Verification of Clinical Experience and Professional Credentials
Completion of Credentialing and Privileging Requirements at Participating Locations
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60–90 Days
Additional Assignment Information
One Gastroenterologist Position Available
Start Date of January 30, 2027, or As Soon as Credentialed
Initial Assignment of Approximately 13 Weeks
Ongoing Coverage Potential
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Minimum 1 Week Per Month
Potential for 3–4 Weeks Per Month
Three Clinical Locations
Approximately 10–13 Endoscopic Procedures Per Day
Adult Patient Population
Hospital-Based Inpatient and Outpatient GI Procedures
APP Support for Inpatient Rounding
Possible Outpatient Clinic Coverage
No On-Call Responsibilities
ERCP and EUS Not Required
Active Missouri and Kansas Medical Licenses Required
Epic Electronic Medical Record
Approximately 60–90 Day Credentialing Timeframe
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for a locum tenens opportunity providing general gastroenterology services across multiple hospital locations in Missouri and Kansas, beginning January 30, 2027, or as soon as credentialed.
The physician will primarily provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology procedures within hospital-based GI laboratories, with an emphasis on endoscopic procedures and general gastrointestinal care.
Responsibilities include performing approximately 10–13 endoscopic procedures per day, providing consultations for hospitalized patients, and collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who manage routine inpatient rounding.
The assignment may also include outpatient clinic coverage approximately 1–2 days per week, depending on clinical needs.
This opportunity offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule, flexible monthly coverage ranging from a minimum of one week to potentially three or four weeks per month, and no on-call responsibilities.
Compensation:
Hourly: $485/hr
Assignment Details
Location: Missouri & Kansas – Multiple Hospital Locations
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: January 30, 2027, or As Soon as Credentialed
Assignment Duration: Approximately 13 Weeks / 3 Months, With Ongoing Coverage Potential
Number of Positions: 1
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based GI Lab / Outpatient Clinic
Coverage Type: Scheduled Shifts / No Call
Patient Population: Adults
Average Daily Procedure Volume: 10–13 Endoscopic Procedures
EMR System: Epic
Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60–90 Days
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Friday
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Schedule Type: Day Shift
Minimum Coverage: 1 Week Per Month
Potential Coverage: 3–4 Weeks Per Month
Block Scheduling: Not Available
On-Call Responsibilities: None
Weekend Coverage: Not Specified
Start Date: January 30, 2027, or Upon Completion of Credentialing
Weekly Location Rotation
The physician will provide coverage across three clinical locations during each scheduled workweek.
North Location: 3 Days Per Week
South Location: 1 Day Per Week
Plaza Location: 1 Day Per Week
Candidates must be available to provide coverage at all three locations during their assigned weeks.
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Age Group: Adults
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Gastroenterology
Average Daily Procedure Volume: 10–13 Endoscopic Procedures
Inpatient Services: Gastroenterology Consultations and Procedures
Outpatient Services: Scheduled Endoscopic Procedures
Optional Clinic Coverage: Approximately 1–2 Days Per Week
Outpatient Clinic Volume: Approximately 8–10 Patients Per Day
Inpatient Consultation Time: Approximately 30–60 Minutes Daily, Depending on Census
The physician will primarily provide procedural gastroenterology services while supporting inpatient consultations and occasional outpatient clinic visits.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive General Gastroenterology Services
Perform Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures Within the Scope of General GI Practice
Perform Scheduled Outpatient Endoscopic Procedures
Perform Inpatient Endoscopic Procedures as Clinically Indicated
Evaluate Patients Requiring Gastroenterology Consultation
Collaborate With APPs Managing Routine Inpatient Rounding
Provide Physician-Level Consultation for Hospitalized Patients
Review Relevant Laboratory Results, Imaging, and Diagnostic Studies
Evaluate and Manage Gastrointestinal Conditions
Develop Individualized Gastroenterology Treatment Plans
Coordinate Care With Hospitalists, APPs, Nursing Staff, and Other Specialists
Provide Outpatient Gastroenterology Consultations When Assigned
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation Using Epic
Follow Established Clinical and Procedural Safety Standards
Procedures and Clinical Services
Required Procedures
General Gastroenterology Endoscopic Procedures
Diagnostic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures Within the Provider's Scope of Practice
Inpatient GI Procedures
Outpatient GI Procedures
Optional Advanced Procedures
The following procedures are not required:
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Physicians interested in performing ERCP or EUS may discuss those opportunities with the medical director during the interview process.
Inpatient Gastroenterology Services
APPs Perform Routine Inpatient Rounding
Physician Consultation Required as Clinically Indicated
Approximately 30–60 Minutes Per Day Allocated for Inpatient Consultations, Depending on Census
Inpatient Procedures Performed Throughout the Day
Coordination With Hospital-Based Clinical Teams
Physician Evaluation of Patients Requiring Direct Gastroenterology Consultation
Outpatient Gastroenterology Services
The physician will primarily perform outpatient endoscopic procedures in the hospital-based GI laboratory.
Typical outpatient procedural scheduling includes morning and afternoon cases, with inpatient procedures incorporated throughout the day.
The assignment may also include outpatient clinic coverage approximately 1–2 days per week.
Outpatient Clinic Details:
Hospital-Affiliated Outpatient Clinic
Approximately 8–10 Patients Per Day
General Gastroenterology Consultations
Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Conditions
Follow-Up Care and Treatment Planning
Clinical Practice Details
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Gastroenterology
Primary Department: GI Laboratory
Additional Setting: Hospital-Affiliated Outpatient Clinic
Coverage Locations: Three
Patient Population: Adults
Daily Procedure Volume: Approximately 10–13
Inpatient Support: APPs
Inpatient Rounding: Primarily Managed by APPs
Physician Consultation: Required as Needed
Outpatient Clinic Coverage: Possible
EMR: Epic
On-Call Responsibilities: None
ERCP: Not Required
EUS: Not Required
Clinical Environment / Support
Hospital-Based GI Laboratories
Inpatient and Outpatient Gastroenterology Services
APP Support for Inpatient Rounding
Hospital-Affiliated Outpatient Clinic
Multi-Location Clinical Coverage
Epic Electronic Medical Record
Established Procedural Gastroenterology Services
No On-Call Responsibilities
Requirements
Board Certification in Gastroenterology – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Gastroenterology – Required
Active Missouri Medical License – Required
Active Kansas Medical License – Required
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) Candidates May Be Considered
Active DEA Registration – Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required
Strong General Gastroenterology Experience
Proficiency in Endoscopic Procedures
Experience Performing Inpatient and Outpatient GI Procedures
Ability to Provide Inpatient Gastroenterology Consultations
Ability to Collaborate With APPs and Hospital-Based Clinical Teams
Ability to Manage an Adult Gastroenterology Patient Population
Availability to Cover All Three Clinical Locations
Availability for a Minimum of 1 Week Per Month
Familiarity With Epic EMR – Preferred
ERCP and EUS experience are not required.
Licensing and Credentialing
Board Certification in Gastroenterology Required
Active Missouri Medical License Required
Active Kansas Medical License Required
IMLC Candidates May Be Considered Based on Licensing Timeline
Full State Licensing Candidates Not Accepted Due to Time Constraints
Active DEA Registration Required
Current ACLS Certification
Current BLS Certification
Verification of Clinical Experience and Professional Credentials
Completion of Credentialing and Privileging Requirements at Participating Locations
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60–90 Days
Additional Assignment Information
One Gastroenterologist Position Available
Start Date of January 30, 2027, or As Soon as Credentialed
Initial Assignment of Approximately 13 Weeks
Ongoing Coverage Potential
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Minimum 1 Week Per Month
Potential for 3–4 Weeks Per Month
Three Clinical Locations
Approximately 10–13 Endoscopic Procedures Per Day
Adult Patient Population
Hospital-Based Inpatient and Outpatient GI Procedures
APP Support for Inpatient Rounding
Possible Outpatient Clinic Coverage
No On-Call Responsibilities
ERCP and EUS Not Required
Active Missouri and Kansas Medical Licenses Required
Epic Electronic Medical Record
Approximately 60–90 Day Credentialing Timeframe
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service