Physician-Medicine, Gastroenterology (Bel Air)

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Bel Air (MD); Vor Ort; USD 457.000 - 724.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

CME allocation

Zusammenfassung

The University of Maryland Faculty Physicians’ GI division at Upper Chesapeake Health is building a comprehensive GI service line in Bel Air, MD. Starting July 2025, the program offers inpatient and outpatient GI care in a new Ambulatory Surgical Center and ambulatory space.

We seek 3-4 gastroenterologists with 3-5 years’ experience, board certification preferred, and opportunities for subspecialty development.

Qualifikationen

• Doctoral degree in Medicine in area of specialty.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• Board certified or board eligible gastroenterologists (preferred).
• Advanced endoscopy skills such as ERCP, EUS (preferred).
• CPR required.
• BLS required.
• ACLS and/or other relevant certification as required by the department.
• Ability to perform general GI procedures proficiently (e.g., upper endoscopy with biopsies, colonoscopy with polypectomy, PEG).

Aufgaben

• Provide inpatient and outpatient GI services at the new GI clinic and ASC.
• Participate in endoscopy procedures and coordinated patient care.
• Teach GI fellows, IM residents and medical students.
• Collaborate with University of Maryland division and affiliated hospitals.
• Contribute to program growth and quality metrics.

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree in Medicine

Tools

EPIC EMR

ProVation

Jobbeschreibung

This collaborative effort between the University of Maryland division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Upper Chesapeake Health will establish a comprehensive GI service line at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Starting July 2025, the GI service line offers inpatient and outpatient GI services, in the newly opened Ambulatory Surgical Center and ambulatory clinical space. Currently, two GI providers and two nurse practitioners comprise the team; we seek to recruit 3 - 4 additional gastroenterologists. Rapidly growing comprehensive GI practice in Harford County, Maryland, 40 minutes from downtown Baltimore. This position is eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis, competitive guaranteed base annual salary, sign-on bonus, quality, productivity and relocation bonus available, CME allocation of $3,000/year.

Three pathways available to ensure an excellent lifestyle work balance with flexibility to tailor pathways for the right applicant:

• GI hospitalist covering inpatient consultations and endoscopy, 7 days on/7 days off, including 24-hour call for 24 weeks/year. Out-patient endoscopy is possible if desired.
• Hybrid GI hospitalist - Mainly inpatient coverage with some outpatient duties. Similar schedule as the GI hospitalist with an extra day of ambulatory endoscopy in the ASC.
• Outpatient/Ambulatory model - 3-4 days of outpatient endoscopy performed in the hospital endoscopy suite and ASC plus 1-2 days of clinic with a few weeks of inpatient call coverage.
• For applicants with special interests, resources are available to build subspecialty service lines.
• Strong academic affiliation with the University of Maryland Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
• Adjunct Assistant Professor academic appointment.
• Access to all divisional educational offerings (e.g., GI Grand Rounds, Research Conference, etc.)
• Opportunities to teach GI fellows, IM residents and medical students.
• Collegial, friendly, and nurturing environment.
• Resources and counseling for career advancement and research opportunities if desired.
• New GI clinic and ASC opening July 2025 with dedicated NP coverage and MA support.
• Dedicated inpatient NP support M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Leadership opportunities

DEPARMENT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The GI team provides coverage for a 250-bed hospital, Level 1 trauma
• Dedicated endoscopy suite with 24/7 on-call nurse and tech
• 24/7 anesthesia service for propofol administration.
• Olympus scopes with Hemospray, over-the-scope-clips, and other accessories available.
• 24/7 general surgery, colorectal surgery and IR services
• Inpatient list averages 15-20 patients/day and Inpatient endoscopies average 5-7/ day
• Advanced endoscopy skills are not mandatory, but equipment is available.
• Roundtrip advanced procedures established with University of Maryland Medical Center
• Tiger communication system for easy access to consultants
• We use EPIC EMR system for inpatient and outpatient notes and ProVation for procedure notes
• infusion center for IBD and other drugs.
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Doctoral degree in Medicine in area of specialty
• 3-5 years of clinical experience
• Board certified or board eligible gastroenterologists (preferred)
• New GI Fellowship graduates and experienced GI physicians are encouraged to apply.
• Advanced endoscopy skills such as ERCP, EUS (preferred)
• CPR required
• BLS required
• ACLS and/or other relevant certification as required by the department
• Ability to perform general GI procedures proficiently (e.g., upper endoscopy with biopsies, bleeding control, esophageal dilations, foreign body retrieval, colonoscopy with polypectomy, and PEG tube placement).
• Ability to multitask and conduct inpatient and outpatient consultations independently
• Possess strong clinical knowledge base with solid foundation to manage GI and hepatology disorders
• Efficient and timely documentation skills
• Ability to assist and interact with nurse practitioners in the outpatient and inpatient setting
• Ability to communicate effectively with consultants
• Team player with the ability to communicate and interact respectfully with all hospital staff
• Willing to be a flexible participant in a growing program
• Ability to adhere to quality metrics
• Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, and/or publishing
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific need
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, patient's families, departmental units, and medical and nursing staff on all essential matters
• Ability to multitask and conduct inpatient and outpatient consultations independently
• Possess a strong clinical knowledge base with solid foundation to manage GI and Hepatology disorders.

Salary range from $456,524.00 to $724,219.00 annual

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland's Faculty Physician's Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits