Physician - Gastroenterology

Physician GastroenterologyThe position is for a physician specializing in general gastroenterology. The start date is flexible, depending on credentialing. The physician will work Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The schedule will include three days at one location, one day at another, and one day at a third site. The physician will support staff, including advanced practice providers, who are responsible for inpatient rounds. The physician will consult with patients for 30-60 minutes daily, based on patient census. Coverage is needed for a minimum of one week per month, with the possibility of up to four weeks per month. Candidates must possess both Missouri and Kansas licenses and will cover all locations during their assigned week. Typically, the physician will perform 10-13 scopes per day. The patient population will consist of adults only. The department is based in an inpatient GI lab, performing both inpatient and outpatient procedures. The physician will typically see four outpatients each morning and afternoon and manage inpatients throughout the day. ERCP and EUS procedures are not required but may be performed if desired, as discussed during the interview. The physician may also utilize one or two days a week in an outpatient clinic attached to the hospital, seeing 8-10 patients per day. Epic is the electronic medical record system used. Skills required include general gastroenterology expertise and proficiency in performing scopes. Travel and lodging for the physician will be covered.