Gastroenterology Physician
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$225 - $290 / hour
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking a board-certified Gastroenterology Physician to provide clinical services at the VA Maine Healthcare System in Togus, ME. This is a full-time contract position supporting one of the nation's oldest VA facilities, serving a predominantly rural and aging Veteran population across the state of Maine. The role includes a remote work component and requires VA credentialing and privileging.
Key Responsibilities
- Comprehensive GI Consultation and Management: Evaluate and manage the full spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders including inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis C, cirrhosis, GERD, peptic ulcer disease, GI malignancies, and functional GI disorders in the Veteran population.
- Endoscopic Procedures: Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, and related interventional procedures including polypectomy, hemostasis, dilation, and PEG placement per facility privileging.
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Program: Participate in the VA colorectal cancer screening initiative, managing screening colonoscopies, surveillance schedules, and follow-up for high-risk Veterans per VA and USPSTF guidelines.
- Hepatology Services: Manage chronic liver disease including viral hepatitis treatment protocols, cirrhosis monitoring, hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance, and pre/post-transplant evaluation coordination.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate care with primary care, surgery, oncology, radiology, and pathology services. Participate in tumor boards, GI case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in CPRS/VistA, complete procedure reports, and adhere to VA clinical practice guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Board certified in Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Completion of ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
- Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state (Maine license or ability to obtain required)
- Active DEA registration
- Current BLS certification
- U.S. citizenship required (VA federal contract requirement)
- Ability to pass VA background investigation and obtain credentials/privileges at VA Maine
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior VA or federal healthcare experience
- Experience with CPRS/VistA electronic health records
- Advanced endoscopy training or hepatology subspecialty experience
- Experience serving rural or underserved patient populations
- Active Maine medical license
Compensation and Benefits
- Rate: $225 - $290 per hour (independent contractor)
- Malpractice insurance coverage provided by CLFC
- Credentialing and privileging support
- Flexible scheduling with remote work component
- Long-term, stable federal healthcare assignment
- Professional development support
About the Location
Togus, ME is located in the Augusta area in central Maine. The VA Maine Healthcare System serves Veterans across the entire state through its main campus and community-based outpatient clinics. Maine offers outstanding quality of life with access to world-class outdoor recreation, a thriving food and arts scene in nearby Portland, and a close-knit community atmosphere.
Job Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Board certified in Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Completion of ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
- Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state (Maine license or ability to obtain required)
- Active DEA registration
- Current BLS certification
- U.S. citizenship required (VA federal contract requirement)
- Ability to pass VA background investigation and obtain credentials/privileges at VA Maine
- Preferred Qualifications
- Prior VA or federal healthcare experience
- Experience with CPRS/VistA electronic health records
- Advanced endoscopy training or hepatology subspecialty experience
- Experience serving rural or underserved patient populations
- Active Maine medical license
- Compensation and Benefits
- Rate: $225 - $290 per hour (independent contractor)
- Malpractice insurance coverage provided by CLFC
- Credentialing and privileging support
- Flexible scheduling with remote work component
- Long-term, stable federal healthcare assignment
- Professional development support
- About the Location
- Togus, ME is located in the Augusta area in central Maine. The VA Maine Healthcare System serves Veterans across the entire state through its main campus and community-based outpatient clinics. Maine offers outstanding quality of life with access to world-class outdoor recreation, a thriving food and arts scene in nearby Portland, and a close-knit community atmosphere.
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