IBD Gastroenterologist - Worcester, MA

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 475,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, Massachusetts seeks a Gastroenterologist with expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to join our established IBD Center within a collaborative academic and community-based environment with integrated pharmacy, advanced practice, social work and nutrition support.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary, participation in an RVU-based bonus program, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities to engage in clinical research and leadership roles.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required
• Massachusetts medical license required
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology with interest in IBD

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory bowel disorders.
• Collaborate with colorectal surgery, radiology, pathology, nutrition, social work, pharmacy and advanced practice providers to deliver multidisciplinary IBD care.
• Balance clinic duties (2 sessions/week) with procedural time (6 sessions/week) and academic/administrative responsibilities.
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives; engage in community outreach and leadership activities.
• Serve on night call rotation (1:7) with support from Epic EMR systems.

Education

MD or DO degree

Massachusetts medical license

Job description

Hiring Range:

$350,000 - $475,000
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Facility: UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
Department: Gastroenterology
Schedule: Full Time

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner for the people of Central Massachusetts and the largest healthcare system in the region, is seeking a Gastroenterologist with expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to join our growing gastroenterology team. This position offers the opportunity to join our established IBD Center within a collaborative academic and community-based environment with integrated pharmacy, advanced practitioner, social work, and nutrition support. This position offers competitive salary with participation in an annual bonus program, driven by RVUs as well as our Quality, Scholarship, Citizenship Grid in addition to the base salary. Sign on bonus available.
Key Highlights

• Join the UMass Memorial IBD Center serving patients across Southern New England.
• Care for a diverse patient population with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory bowel disorders
• Collaborate closely with colorectal surgery, radiology, pathology, nutrition, social work, pharmacy, and advanced practice providers to deliver multidisciplinary IBD care
• Opportunity to help shape and expand IBD services across the UMass Memorial Health system
• Clinic schedule: 2 sessions/week (1 day), seeing an average of 8 patients per session
• Procedural schedule: 6 sessions/week (3 days total)
• Academic and administrative time: 2 sessions/week (1 day)
• Night call rotation (1:7 call)
• Electronic Medical Record system: Epic.
• Academic appointment with UMass Chan commensurate with experience
• Opportunities to engage in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, community outreach, and leadership roles

To learn more about the Division of Gastroenterology, please visit: https://www.umassmed.edu/gastro/

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology
• Must hold an MD or DO degree and qualify for a Massachusetts license
• Expertise in the diagnosis and management of the full spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders, with demonstrated interest and experience in managing IBD. Advanced IBD fellowship training is an asset but is not required

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs

• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF eligible employment
• $4,000 annual flexible physician practice allowance, with annual time off for Continuing Medical Education activities
• Access to and support for faculty development program
• Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization.

We are committed to fostering and embracing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Creating a diverse environment of professors and clinicians who offer unique insights and perspectives as we teach the next generation of physicians is critical to our mission. We are engaged in multiple initiatives with UMass Chan Medical School and with UMass Memorial Health to expand the diversity within our Medical Group in the spirit of inclusivity