Gastroenterology Medical Director

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking an experienced, collaborative Gastroenterologist to serve as Medical Director of Gastroenterology. The Medical Director will provide clinical and administrative leadership for the hospital’s gastroenterology program, advancing high-quality patient care, physician engagement, operational excellence, and program growth.

About Us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

About The Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. The Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, and highly rated schools. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home.

Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country, featuring award-winning chefs, fresh Maine seafood, craft breweries, waterfront dining, and vibrant farmers markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clinical oversight for the Gastroenterology service line.
• Promote high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered gastroenterology care.
• Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop gastroenterologists and advanced practice providers.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to improve access, quality, efficiency, and service line growth.
• Partner with hospital and service-line leadership to optimize staffing, scheduling, clinic operations, procedure room utilization, and patient flow.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, patient experience, access, productivity, and other key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on physician recruitment and succession planning.
• Identify opportunities to expand access to GI services and reduce patient wait times.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and applicable professional standards.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted medical license in Maine.
• Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical gastroenterology experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital, medical group, department, or service line preferred.
• Strong understanding of hospital operations, quality improvement, physician practice management, and healthcare delivery.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration and build consensus among physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 for qualified candidates (eligibility and payout terms apply)

Pay

Central Maine Medical Center offers a reasonable compensation estimate for this role ranging from $720,000 to $810,000. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors including skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Schedule

Full Time, Days