"Gastroenterology Physician Locum Tenens Missouri & KansasPosition OverviewSeeking an experienced, Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for a locum tenens opportunity across multiple hospital locations in Missouri and Kansas, beginning January 30, 2027, or as soon as credentialed.The physician will provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services, primarily performing endoscopic procedures in hospital-based GI laboratories. Responsibilities include approximately 1013 procedures daily, inpatient consultations, and collaboration with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).This assignment offers flexible monthly coverage, a MondayFriday daytime schedule, and no on-call responsibilities.Assignment DetailsLocation: Missouri & KansasSpecialty: GastroenterologyProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Position Type: Locum TenensStart Date: January 30, 2027, or Upon CredentialingDuration: Approximately 13 Weeks, With Extension PotentialPositions Available: 1Setting: Hospital-Based GI Lab / Outpatient ClinicPatient Population: AdultsEMR: EpicCredentialing: Approximately 6090 DaysOn-Call: NoneScheduleWorkdays: MondayFridayHours: 8:00 AM5:00 PMMinimum Coverage: 1 Week Per MonthPotential Coverage: 34 Weeks Per MonthBlock Scheduling: Not AvailableOn-Call: NoneWeekly Location Rotation:North Location: 3 Days Per WeekSouth Location: 1 Day Per WeekPlaza Location: 1 Day Per WeekCoverage at all three locations is required.Patient Volume and Clinical SettingDaily Procedures: Approximately 1013 Endoscopic ProceduresPrimary Setting: Hospital-Based GI LaboratoryInpatient Services: Consultations and GI ProceduresOutpatient Services: Scheduled Endoscopic ProceduresOptional Clinic Coverage: 12 Days Per WeekClinic Volume: Approximately 810 Patients DailyInpatient Consultations: Approximately 3060 Minutes DailyInpatient Rounding: Primarily Managed by APPsClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive general gastroenterology services.Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.Conduct scheduled inpatient and outpatient GI procedures.Evaluate hospitalized patients requiring GI consultations.Collaborate with APPs managing routine inpatient rounding.Review laboratory results, imaging, and diagnostic studies.Diagnose and manage gastrointestinal conditions.Develop individualized treatment plans.Provide outpatient GI consultations when assigned.Coordinate care with hospitalists, APPs, nurses, and specialists.Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Epic.Follow established procedural and patient safety standards.Procedures and Clinical ServicesRequired Procedures:General Gastroenterology EndoscopyDiagnostic Gastrointestinal EndoscopyTherapeutic Endoscopic ProceduresInpatient GI ProceduresOutpatient GI ProceduresOptional Advanced Procedures:Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)ERCP and EUS are not required. Interested physicians may discuss advanced procedural opportunities during the interview.Inpatient and Outpatient ServicesInpatient Care:APPs manage routine inpatient rounding.Physician consultations provided as clinically indicated.Approximately 3060 minutes daily for consultations.Inpatient procedures performed throughout scheduled shifts.Collaboration with hospital-based clinical teams.Outpatient Care:Scheduled morning and afternoon endoscopic procedures.Possible outpatient clinic coverage 12 days weekly.Approximately 810 clinic patients daily.General GI consultations, follow-up care, and treatment planning.Clinical Environment and SupportHospital-Based GI LaboratoriesAPP Support for Inpatient RoundingHospital-Affiliated Outpatient ClinicEstablished Gastroenterology ServicesMultidisciplinary Clinical TeamsEpic Electronic Medical RecordNo On-Call ResponsibilitiesRequirementsBoard 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.Current ACLS and BLS Certifications required.Strong general gastroenterology experience.Proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.Experience performing inpatient and outpatient GI procedures.Ability to provide inpatient gastroenterology consultations.Experience collaborating with APPs and hospital-based teams.Ability to manage adult gastroenterology patients.Availability for all three clinical locations.Minimum availability of 1 week per month.Epic EMR experience preferred.ERCP and EUS experience not required.Licensing and CredentialingBoard Certification in GastroenterologyActive Missouri and Kansas Medical LicensesIMLC Candidates Considered Based on Licensing TimelineFull State Licensing Candidates Not Accepted Due to Time ConstraintsActive DEA RegistrationCurrent ACLS and BLS CertificationsVerification of Clinical Experience and CredentialsCredentialing and Privileging at Participating LocationsEstimated Credentialing Timeframe: 6090 DaysAdditional InformationThis opportunity is ideal for a Gastroenterologist seeking flexible monthly coverage with a strong procedural focus. The physician will perform approximately 1013 endoscopic procedures daily, provide inpatient consultations with APP support, and may participate in outpatient clinic coverage.The assignment offers an initial 13-week duration, potential extensions, and no on-call responsibilities."
