Gastroenterologist

Job Highlights

• Non-Profit Employer
• Less than 1 Hour from an International Airport
• Opportunity to Give Back to an Underserved Community

Central Maine Medical Center, a Prime Healthcare affiliated hospital, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join its established and expanding Digestive Health program in Lewiston, Maine.

This position offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive gastroenterology in a collaborative hospital-based environment, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Collaboration & Quality

• Collaborate with hospitalists, surgeons, oncology, radiology, and primary care teams
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and patient safety initiatives
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic medical record documentation
• Adhere to medical staff bylaws, hospital policies, and regulatory standards

Why Central Maine Healthcare?

At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About the Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. 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. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including:
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
• Colonoscopy
• Biopsy and polypectomy
• Hemostasis and dilation
• PEG placement
• Diagnose and manage gastrointestinal conditions including:
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Liver disease and hepatitis
• Pancreatic disorders
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Participate in a shared call schedule

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of accredited Internal Medicine residency

• Completion of accredited Gastroenterology fellowship

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology

• Eligible for or active Maine medical license

• DEA registration

• BLS and ACLS certification

• About Prime Healthcare

• Founded in 2001, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the nation’s largest award-winning health systems. Prime Healthcare was founded by Dr. Prem Reddy, a physician with a mission to transform hospitals, improve community healthcare, and provide patients with the best care.

• Our philosophy is that all healthcare is local. Our 55 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations nationwide, including urgent care centers, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty clinics, serve the unique needs of their communities while providing exceptional care with the strength and support of Prime Healthcare.

• Through a physician-founded and patient-centered model, dedication to quality, evidence-based best practices, operational efficiency, and capital investment, Prime Healthcare is recognized among the best in the nation by Truven Health Analytics as a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System in the nation three times and was the only health system recognized with the prestigious 2021 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award for addressing social determinants of health. Prime Healthcare ranks among the top 10 health systems in the nation for social responsibility and cost efficiency, according to the Lown Institute.

• Since 2010, Prime Healthcare and the Foundation have provided more than $16 billion in charity care and uncompensated services, which is a testament to our strong commitment to social responsibility and ensuring access for those who need it most. We are stewards of a mission, which is to ensure communities have hospitals that provide the highest quality, affordable care. Through our work in health advocacy and chronic disease management, our clinical quality improvement initiatives, and the improvement of the experience of all we serve, we are deeply committed to offering and achieving higher levels of care for patients while working to decrease costs.

• Prime Healthcare and the not-for-profit Prime Healthcare Foundation serve more than 600 communities across 15 states with more than 60,000 staff and affiliated physicians in Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas.

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• Compensation Details

• $527K–$594K

• Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $527,0000 to $$594,000. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

• The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

• Compensation & 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

• Posted August 5, 2026