Gastroenterologist (PT Physician)

Ohioacc; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Gastroenterologist to join the Medical Service Line in Portland, Maine. This role requires providing both outpatient and inpatient gastroenterology care, with duties including performing procedures, managing GI diseases, and participating in educational activities. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Retirement options

Federal insurance plans

Licensure reimbursement

CME and malpractice coverage

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology preferred.
• Current unrestricted medical or surgical license in the U.S. required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, treating, and managing GI diseases.
• Performing procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, and liver biopsies.
• Overseeing nurses and NPs and participating in quality assurance.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine

Completion of residency training

Job description

Summary

The Medical Service Line is seeking a Gastroenterologist (0.4 FTEE) to work at the Portland CBOC.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Pending completion of training or licensing, candidates may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are fulfilled. Current VA-employed physicians who initially met the qualification standards are deemed to have met the basic requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens only if recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible)
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an approved medical school
• Current unrestricted medical or surgical license in the U.S. or its territories
• Completion of residency training approved by the VA in an accredited program leading to eligibility for board certification
• Residents enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited programs are eligible as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs)
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology (preferred)

Additional Requirements: For detailed qualification standards, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements:

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary, performance bonus, paid time off, retirement options, federal insurance plans, licensure reimbursement, CME, and malpractice coverage. The role involves providing outpatient and inpatient gastroenterology care at the VA Maine Healthcare System - Togus campus and select CBOCs, under supervision of the Chief of Gastroenterology. The work schedule is primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with after-hours on-call responsibilities (no more than one in four rotation). Responsibilities include diagnosing, treating, and managing GI diseases, performing procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, and liver biopsies, overseeing nurses and NPs, documenting in medical records, participating in quality assurance, and teaching. The position also involves participation in organizational and educational activities, maintaining ACLS certification, and providing expanded access during off-hours.