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. Cultural venues include Bates College with its Museum of Art, LA Arts, The Public Theatre, and the Olin Arts Center, while Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary - a 450-acre nature preserve - provides options for outdoor exploration. The Androscoggin River and surrounding parks, including the Auburn Riverwalk and Simard-Payne Memorial Park, offer scenic walking and outdoor activities. The dining scene features a range of options, from artisanal offerings at Forage Market to seafood at Fish Bones Grill, providing clinicians with accessible options during time away from clinical responsibilities.

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.

Additional job details

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

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