Physician - Gastroenterologist

Barton Associates; Maine; On-site; USD 216,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Malpractice insurance provided

Dedicated recruiter for future travel

Job summary

Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist for a 120-day assignment in Maine. The role involves a 4-5 day per week schedule, from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures with an expected volume of 14-18 scopes daily.

This position requires inpatient duties and shared call responsibilities, with additional procedure capabilities preferred and travel-related expenses covered.

Qualifications

• Gastroenterology board certification is required.
• Inpatient duties and hospital setting experience preferred.
• Ability to manage 14-18 endoscopy procedures per day is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform 4–5 days per week, 8 AM–5 PM, as schedule requires.
• Manage a daily endoscopy volume of 14–18 scopes.
• Perform procedures with typical duration around 30 minutes.
• Participate in shared call with two Gastroenterologists (7 consecutive days, 24/7).
• Handle inpatient cases including upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, variceal therapy, ERCP/EUS preferred but not required, esophageal dilation, colonoscopy, and liver biopsy.

Skills

Endoscopy experience

Inpatient care

Education

Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist for a 120-day assignment in Maine. The role involves a 4-5 day per week schedule, from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures with an expected volume of 14-18 scopes daily. This position requires inpatient duties and shared call responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform 4-5 days per week, 8 AM to 5 PM, based on endoscopy needs.
• Manage an expected patient volume of 14-18 scopes per day.
• Conduct procedures lasting 30 minutes each.
• Participate in shared call with two other Gastroenterologists, currently covering 7 consecutive days 24/7.
• Handle inpatient cases, including upper GI Endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder, injection of varices, banding of varices, ERCP/EUS (preferred but not required), esophageal dilation, lower GI endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and liver biopsy.
• Treat adult to geriatric patient populations.
• Advanced procedure capability is preferred.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Gastroenterology
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient required
• Call Schedule: Shared with two other Gastroenterologists, covering 7 consecutive days 24/7
• Patients per day: 14-18 scopes

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities