Gastroenterology Medical Director

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 720,000 - 810,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Malpractice coverage with tail

Retirement plan with employer matching

PTO and CME allowance

Relocation assistance may be available

Loan forgiveness opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare in Lewiston, Maine, seeks an experienced Gastroenterology Medical Director to lead the GI program and advance patient care quality. You will provide clinical and administrative leadership, drive engagement, and partner with hospital leaders to grow the service line.

The ideal candidate combines clinical excellence with strategic oversight, collaboration across disciplines, and a commitment to access and outcomes for GI patients across the system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required; board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in hospital, medical group, or service line.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for physician engagement and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clinical oversight for the Gastroenterology service line.
• Promote high-quality, patient-centered gastroenterology care.
• Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop gastroenterologists and advanced practice providers.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to improve access, quality, efficiency, and service line growth.
• Partner with leadership to optimize staffing, scheduling, and patient flow.
• Monitor outcomes, patient experience, and key performance indicators.
• Collaborate on recruitment and succession planning.
• Identify opportunities to expand GI services and reduce wait times.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical gastroenterology

Program development

Education

MD/DO in Gastroenterology

Job description

Bonus Amount

Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Overview

Job Title: Gastroenterology Medical Director

Employment Type:Full-Time

Organization:Central Maine Healthcare

Location:Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking an experienced, collaborative Gastroenterologist to serve as Medical Director of Gastroenterology. The Medical Director will provide clinical and administrative leadership for the hospital’s gastroenterology program, with responsibility for advancing high-quality patient care, physician engagement, operational excellence, and program growth.

The ideal candidate is a respected physician leader who is committed to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, physician development, and improving access and outcomes for patients requiring gastrointestinal services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits


• Malpractice coverage with tail


• Retirement plan with employer contribution


• Paid time off and CME allowance


• Relocation assistance may be available


• Loan forgiveness opportunities

Additional Recruitment Benefits

• Employment with a nonprofit healthcare organization may provide eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for qualified physicians.*

*Disclaimer: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility is determined by federal program requirements, not the employing entity.*

Why Central Maine Healthcare?

At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About the Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

About Us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clinical oversight for the Gastroenterology service line.


• Promote high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered gastroenterology care.


• Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop gastroenterologists and advanced practice providers.


• Develop and implement a strategic plan to improve access, quality, efficiency, and service line growth.


• Partner with hospital and service-line leadership to optimize staffing, scheduling, clinic operations, procedure room utilization, and patient flow.


• Monitor clinical outcomes, patient experience, access, productivity, and other key performance indicators.


• Collaborate with hospital leadership on physician recruitment and succession planning.


• Identify opportunities to expand access to GI services and reduce patient wait times.


• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and applicable professional standards.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).


• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology.


• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted medical license in Maine.


• Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges.


• Minimum of5 years of clinical gastroenterology experiencepreferred.


• Demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital, medical group, department, or service line preferred.


• Strong understanding of hospital operations, quality improvement, physician practice management, and healthcare delivery.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.


• Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration and build consensus among physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $720,000 to $810,000. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf