Academic Gastroenterology Hospitalist

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.

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If interested or for more information, please contact:

Angie Winkler

Physician & Clinical Faculty Recruiter

winkler.a@wustl.edu