Gastroenterology Physician

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Locum Gastroenterology Physician to provide ongoing coverage one week per month through the end of 2025 and into 2026 at a facility in Midcoast Maine. This position includes a mix of inpatient and outpatient care, focusing primarily on GI endoscopic procedures. Ideal candidates are board-certified in Gastroenterology and available for long-term part-time locum tenens work.

Schedule & Availability

• Required Availability: At least one week per month through end of 2025 and into 2026

• Work Hours: Monday Friday, 8-hour days (30-minute lunch), no weekends, no after-hours call (day call only: 7am 4pm)

• Overtime: Not permitted unless pre-approved

• Credentialing: 90-day process

Specific Dates Requested:

• Nov , 2025

• Dec 8 12, 2025

• Jan 5 9 & Jan , 2026

• Feb 2 6, 9 13 2026

• Mar 2 6, 9 13, 30 Apr 3, 2026

• Apr 2026

• May 4 8 2026

• Jun 1 5, 8 12, 2026

Job Details & Responsibilities

• Setting: Mix of inpatient (OR procedures, day-call consults) and outpatient (clinic 1x/week)

• Procedures:

  • Required: Lower GI endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy

  • Upper GI: Biopsy, foreign body removal, banding of varices, diagnostic endoscopy

  • Therapeutic GI procedures preferred, but not required

  • ERCP not required

• Patient Volume: patients/day in clinic

• Support:

  • Anesthesia: Always includes both Anesthesiologist and CRNA

  • Full OR staff provided

• Onsite Facilities: Lab and X-ray

• EMR: Epic

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology (ABMS or AOA) Required

• Active Maine License or IMLC LOQ Highly Preferred

• ACLS and BLS Required

• COVID and Flu Vaccinations Required

• Ability to perform general GI procedures; advanced procedure experience preferred

• Must be able to work at least one full week per month

• Must be available for long-term coverage

• Institutional ADR 35% Highly Preferred