Locum Tenens Physician - Gastroenterologist Needed in ME

  • ID: 223522A
  • Updated October 9th, 2026

  • Job ID 223522A
  • Job Title Physician - Gastroenterologist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Gastroenterology
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State ME
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Start Date 11/09/2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist for a 120-day assignment in Maine, commencing Nov 2, 2024. The Physician will work 4-5 days per week, from 8 am to 5 pm, focusing on a variety of procedures including upper and lower GI endoscopies, colonoscopies, and liver biopsies, while managing an adult-geriatric patient population. This role requires comprehensive gastroenterology expertise.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Work 4-5 days per week, 8 am - 5 pm, based on endoscopy needs.
  • Perform 14-18 scopes per day, with patient visits lasting approximately 30 minutes per procedure.
  • Participate in a shared call schedule with two other Gastroenterologists, covering 7 days in a row, 24/7.
  • Manage inpatient cases, performing procedures such as upper GI Endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder, injection of varices, banding of varices, and esophageal dilation.
  • Conduct lower GI endoscopies, Sigmoidoscopies, colonoscopies, and liver biopsies.
  • Care for an adult-geriatric patient population.
  • Utilize advanced procedural capability in gastroenterology.
Additional Information
  • Board Certifications: Gastroenterology
  • Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • EMR: Epic
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Call schedule and requirements: Call is shared with two other Gastroenterologists, covering 7 days in a row, 24/7.
  • Patient Volume: 14-18 Scopes per day
  • LOA: 120 Days
  • Staffing Mix: Endoscopy is fully staffed with RN, Tech, Leaders, and CRNA support.
Benefits
  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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