Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Bridgeton, MO

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology Location: Bridgeton, MO Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 3/15/2027

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Gastroenterology MD in Bridgeton, Missouri, 63044!

We are seeking a dedicated Gastroenterologist Physician for a 10-day assignment in Missouri. This role entails providing continuous coverage from Monday 7:00 AM through the following Monday 7:00 AM, with approximately 8–10 hours on-site daily. Responsibilities include inpatient GI consultations, daily rounding, urgent GI management, endoscopic procedures, and transfer coordination.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide inpatient GI consultations
• Perform daily rounding
• Manage urgent GI cases
• Execute endoscopic procedures
• Coordinate patient transfers
• Conduct inpatient and ED consultations
• Provide 24/7 call coverage
• Perform EGD procedures
• Conduct colonoscopy procedures
• Perform biopsy procedures
• Execute polypectomy
• Manage dilation procedures
• Perform endoscopic hemostasis
• Conduct variceal banding
• Place PEG tubes
• Manage urgent inpatient GI procedures

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Gastroenterology
• Required Certifications: Controlled Substances Registration (CSR), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• EMR System: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: Inhouse Call, 24/7 call coverage
• Patient Volume: Approximately 18–25 adult patients daily (average 20)
• LOA: 10 Days
• Staffing Mix: GI nurse practitioner Monday–Friday during regular business hours (excluding PTO/holidays); Endoscopy nursing, anesthesia, hospitalists, ED, ICU, and Transfer Center support available; Additional GI physician assistance during unusually high volume

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team! 

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