Medical Director- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Portland, ME

Description

MaineHealth Medical Group seeks a full-time Medical Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology to lead its expanding system-wide specialty service. This Medical Director role is a key leadership position supporting Gastroenterology and Hepatology across the three regions of MaineHealth Medical Group.

Working in a collaborative dyad partnership with administrative and operational leadership, the Medical Director will oversee clinical care, access, operations, quality, strategy, and patient and care team experience for GI and Hepatology across MHMG. This leader plays an essential role in driving strategy, aligning and integrating GI and Hepatology services across hospitals and ambulatory practices, and advancing system priorities in quality, safety, regulatory readiness, and growth.

In partnership with the regional administrative dyad, the Medical Director has direct responsibility for the operations of the Biddeford and Portland ambulatory practices, including supervisory responsibility for employed physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs). This role includes clinical practice in the Southern Region of MHMG, based at the ambulatory sites in Portland or Biddeford.

This position offers:

* Teaching and mentoring gastroenterology fellows, IM residents and medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Medical School Program.

* Academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine.

* Team-based care model with collaborative approach to care.

* Competitive compensation package including relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.

* Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.

Qualifications:

* MD/DO from an accredited medical school

* Fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology

* Board Certified in Gastroenterology

* Prior leadership experience

* Excellent communication skills

About Gastroenterology and Hepatology at MaineHealth
MaineHealth offers a comprehensive, system-wide Gastroenterology and Hepatology specialty service dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Our team of board-certified gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and advanced practice providers provides expertise in the full spectrum of digestive and liver health, including:

* General and Advanced Gastroenterology: Diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as GERD, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and gastrointestinal cancers, supported by advanced endoscopic procedures and state-of-the-art technology.

* Hepatology Services: Specialized care for patients with acute and chronic liver disease, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver disease. MaineHealth is expanding access to transplant hepatology and collaborating with regional liver transplant programs to keep care close to home.

* Integrated Care Model: Services span multiple hospitals and ambulatory practices across MaineHealth's three regions, ensuring coordinated care and streamlined access for patients.

* Academic and Training Programs: As a tertiary care teaching system, MaineHealth supports education through an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, mentoring medical students and residents, and fostering research and innovation.

* Commitment to Quality and Growth: Our vision is to be the preferred provider of general and subspecialty GI care in Maine, expanding access, enhancing patient experience, and advancing system priorities in quality, safety, and regulatory readiness.

Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community. Portland is consistently voted one of the top spots in America to raise a family.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

J-1 visa applicants are welcome to apply.