Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Lewiston, Maine

Job description

About the facility

This 190-bed Joint Commission-accredited teaching hospital delivers a broad range of specialized services, including 24/7 Emergency Care (Trauma Level III), Cardiovascular Services, Cancer Care, Orthopedic Care, Women's and Children's Health, and Primary Care Services. The facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support inpatient and clinic-based gastroenterology locum tenens coverage, with on-site RN, Tech, Leadership, and CRNA support available to assist with clinical operations. The facility utilizes EPIC EMR and provides training during onboarding to ensure clinician readiness.

About the facility location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of arts, cultural, and outdoor recreational activities suited to varied interests. Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary provides a 450-acre preserve with hiking trails, while Bates College and its Museum of Art contribute to the cultural landscape. Dining options range from artisanal offerings at Forage Market to seafood at Fish Bones Grill, and the historic mill district features dining destinations such as DaVinci's Eatery. Lost Valley Ski Resort is located approximately 15 minutes away, with coastal destinations including Old Orchard Beach accessible within a reasonable drive, and Acadia National Park reachable within approximately 2.5 hours. Portland, Maine - a coastal destination - is approximately 40 minutes away, and multiple regional airports provide access within 45 minutes to 2.5 hours depending on the destination.

About the clinician's workday

The gastroenterologist will provide a mix of inpatient and clinic-based coverage, with 2-3 clinic days per week and 2-3 procedure days per week, covering at least 2 weeks per month. Clinical responsibilities include performing 14-18 scopes per day in the procedure suite and managing 21 patients per day in the clinic, with advanced procedure capability required. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment, structured as 24/7 coverage including nights and weekends. Clinical documentation is maintained through the EPIC EMR system, with training provided during onboarding. Board certification in Gastroenterology, BLS, and prescriptive authority are required.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 14-18 scopes per day in procedure suite; 21 patients per day in clinic
• Support staff: RN, Tech, Leaders, CRNA Support
• Patient population: Adults
• Call ratio/schedule: See PD
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes

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