Hospitalist, Academic Gastroenterology Hospitalist

Job Description
Academic Gastroenterology Hospitalist

Department of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology

WashU Medicine

WashU GI is seeking a full-time Academic Gastroenterology Hospitalist to join our expanding inpatient gastroenterology service. This position is designed for clinicians with a strong interest in inpatient digestive diseases, clinical excellence, and medical education within a dynamic academic environment.

The Gastroenterology Hospitalist will provide comprehensive inpatient consultative and procedural care for patients with a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders. This role emphasizes high-quality, efficient, team-based care in collaboration with hospital medicine, surgery, oncology, and critical care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Inpatient GI consultation - Provide comprehensive inpatient gastroenterology consultation services, including evaluation and management of acute gastrointestinal conditions.
• Endoscopic procedures - Perform inpatient endoscopic procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
• Clinical teaching - Supervise and teach fellows, residents, and medical students during inpatient rotations.
• Quality and operations - Contribute to quality improvement efforts and clinical operations initiatives within the inpatient GI service.
• Academic engagement - Optional participation in clinical research, medical education scholarship, or implementation science initiatives.
• Service schedule - Provide two weeks per month of inpatient coverage, with flexible scheduling during non?service weeks.
• Call responsibilities - Participate in shared call coverage with the GI faculty.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent professional medical degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited three-year Gastroenterology fellowship.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri.

Compensation & Benefits WashU offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the diverse needs of our faculty:

• Health & Well-being: High-value health, dental, and vision insurance with priority access to WashU Medicine specialists.
• Family Support: Four weeks of paid caregiver/parental leave and dedicated family care resources.
• Education: Tuition assistance for faculty, spouses, and dependent children.
• Retirement: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous university contributions.

About St. Louis Located in the heart of the Midwest, St. Louis offers an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living, vibrant arts scene, and four distinct seasons. Our Medical Campus is located in the eclectic Central West End, adjacent to Forest Park-one of the nation's largest urban parks.

Learn more about the division here.

If interested or for more information, please contact:

Angie Winkler

Physician & Clinical Faculty Recruiter