Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Mercy Hospital Washington (MO)

Job description

Location:
Washington, MO

Washington, Missouri is a charming city along the Missouri River offering a blend of small-town warmth and scenic beauty, making it an ideal destination for work and relaxation. Situated just an hour from St. Louis, providers can enjoy easy access to a major metropolitan area while experiencing the welcoming community feel of a historic river town.

Facility:
This well-regarded community hospital operates a 12-bed department and serves as a Level 3 trauma center with a Level 2 Pediatric designation, providing comprehensive care to the surrounding region. The facility offers strong institutional support and is seeking locum coverage through the end of 2026, providing a stable and ongoing professional opportunity.

Opportunity:
Physician - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Job Details:

• Locum Tenens coverage providing 24-hour call shifts, with between 5-11 shifts per month anticipated through end of 2026
• Shifts are structured as 7a-7a (24-hour shifts)
• Coverage is for hospital ED and call only; no clinic coverage required
• 0-6 patient encounters per shift
• 1 FTE needed; will consider 2 part-time providers
• No mid-level support available
• Must specify available dates upon submission
• Board certification required (Certified); estimated credentialing timeframe of 90 days
• Active Missouri license or IMLC required
• Required certifications: ACLS, ATLS, BLS
• Perform upper GI endoscopy including with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), injection of varices, and PEG placement
• Perform esophageal dilatation/manometry and esophageal manometry interpretation
• Perform small bowel biopsy
• Perform lower GI endoscopy including sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid) and colonoscopy with biopsy and excision of polyp
• Perform liver biopsy
• Insertion and management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube required