Hepatologist

Job Summary:

As a Physician in an affiliated medical practice, provides medical services to patients in an assigned area.

Job Description:

MaineGeneral Health is actively seeking a compassionate and skilled Hepatologist to join our thriving Gastroenterology practice at the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville, Maine. This outpatient-only position involves joining a dynamic GI team consisting of 5 GI physicians and 10 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients throughout the vibrant Kennebec Valley region, this role is ideal for those seeking a rewarding practice with a desirable work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert outpatient consultation, diagnosis, management, and treatment of liver diseases, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, fatty liver disease, and liver failure.
• Collaborate closely with our established team of gastroenterologists and advanced practice providers to deliver comprehensive, integrated patient care.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory results pertinent to hepatology practice.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management, lifestyle changes, and preventive health strategies related to liver health.

Practice Highlights:

• No Call Required: No weekend or holiday hours; strictly outpatient practice.
• Predictable Schedule: 36 clinical patient-care hours per week and 4 hours reserved for administrative duties.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment with experienced gastroenterology physicians and APPs.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive, market-based salary with productivity-based incentives.
• Generous Educational Loan Repayment benefits.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Exceptional retirement plans with employer matching.
• Robust CME reimbursement with dedicated CME time.
• Ample paid time away from the office.
• Support for international candidates with H1b visa sponsorship.

About the Community – Waterville, Maine:

Waterville offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and outdoor recreation.

• Conveniently located with easy access to Maine's picturesque coastline.
• Short drives to vibrant cities including Portland and Boston.
• Rich local culture with art museums, live theater, music venues, festivals, and community events.
• Family-friendly environment with outstanding quality of life.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
MaineGeneral Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Certifications:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) - Maine State Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled Work Shift:

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.

• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.

• A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.

• Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt.

• Eligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education.

• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.

• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.

• Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.

• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability  Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .

MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff.  Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program.