Hepatologist

Idsociety; Waterville, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Loan Repayment

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer 401/403(b) retirement plans

CME reimbursement with time off

Generous paid time off

H1B visa sponsorship

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health in Waterville, ME seeks a compassionate hepatologist to join our 100% outpatient Gastroenterology team. This role supports 36 clinical hours weekly plus admin time, with a collaborative environment alongside 5 GI physicians and 10 APPs.

We offer strong educational loan repayment, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, CME reimbursement, generous PTO, and visa sponsorship for international candidates. Enjoy a rewarding practice with work-life balance in Kennebec Valley.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient hepatology care.
• Ability to interpret liver imaging and laboratory results.
• Ability to educate patients on liver disease management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert outpatient consultation, diagnosis, management, and treatment of liver diseases.
• Collaborate with gastroenterology physicians and APPs for integrated patient care.
• Interpret imaging and lab results relevant to hepatology.
• Educate patients and families on liver disease management and prevention.

Skills

Outpatient hepatology

Liver disease management

Hepatology consultation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in Gastroenterology

Job description

MaineGeneral Health is actively seeking a compassionate and skilled Hepatologist to join our thriving Gastroenterology practice at the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville, Maine. This outpatient-only position involves joining a dynamic GI team consisting of 5 GI physicians and 10 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients throughout the vibrant Kennebec Valley region, this role is ideal for those seeking a rewarding practice with a desirable work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert outpatient consultation, diagnosis, management, and treatment of liver diseases, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, fatty liver disease, and liver failure.
• Collaborate closely with our established team of gastroenterologists and advanced practice providers to deliver comprehensive, integrated patient care.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory results pertinent to hepatology practice.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management, lifestyle changes, and preventive health strategies related to liver health.

Practice Highlights:

• No Call Required: No weekend or holiday hours; strictly outpatient practice.
• Predictable Schedule: 36 clinical patient-care hours per week and 4 hours reserved for administrative duties.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment with experienced gastroenterology physicians and APPs.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive, market-based salary with productivity-based incentives.
• Generous Educational Loan Repayment benefits.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Exceptional retirement plans with employer matching.
• Robust CME reimbursement with dedicated CME time.
• Ample paid time away from the office.
• Support for international candidates with H1b visa sponsorship.

About the Community - Waterville, Maine:

Waterville offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and outdoor recreation.

• Conveniently located with easy access to Maine's picturesque coastline.
• Short drives to vibrant cities including Portland and Boston.
• Rich local culture with art museums, live theater, music venues, festivals, and community events.
• Family-friendly environment with outstanding quality of life.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
MaineGeneral Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Certifications:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) - Maine State Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Physical Wellness:

• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
• A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
• Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt.
• Eligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.
• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
• Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.
• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource - they're how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .

MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff. Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program.

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