Gastroenterology Physician - VA Maine Healthcare System

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Togus, ME

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking a board-certified Gastroenterology Physician to provide clinical services at the VA Maine Healthcare System in Togus, ME. This is a full-time contract position supporting one of the nation's oldest VA facilities, serving a predominantly rural and aging Veteran population across the state of Maine. The role includes a remote work component and requires VA credentialing and privileging.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Board certified in Gastroenterology (ABIM)
Completion of ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state (Maine license or ability to obtain required)
Active DEA registration
Current BLS certification
U.S. citizenship required (VA federal contract requirement)
Ability to pass VA background investigation and obtain credentials/privileges at VA Maine

Nice To Haves

Prior VA or federal healthcare experience
Experience with CPRS/VistA electronic health records
Advanced endoscopy training or hepatology subspecialty experience
Experience serving rural or underserved patient populations
Active Maine medical license

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage the full spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders including inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis C, cirrhosis, GERD, peptic ulcer disease, GI malignancies, and functional GI disorders in the Veteran population.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, and related interventional procedures including polypectomy, hemostasis, dilation, and PEG placement per facility privileging.
Participate in the VA colorectal cancer screening initiative, managing screening colonoscopies, surveillance schedules, and follow-up for high-risk Veterans per VA and USPSTF guidelines.
Manage chronic liver disease including viral hepatitis treatment protocols, cirrhosis monitoring, hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance, and pre/post-transplant evaluation coordination.
Coordinate care with primary care, surgery, oncology, radiology, and pathology services.
Participate in tumor boards, GI case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in CPRS/VistA, complete procedure reports, and adhere to VA clinical practice guidelines and regulatory requirements.