Physician - Gastroenterology

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides comprehensive gastroenterology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The physician will treat adult patients with a full spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis), liver disease and hepatitis, GERD and esophageal disorders, pancreatic and biliary diseases, GI bleeding and anemia, colorectal cancer screening and surveillance, and functional GI disorders. Care commonly involves diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, chronic disease management, and coordination with surgery and oncology when needed. The position offers opportunities to perform a full spectrum of endoscopic procedures, with the option for advanced procedures (ERCP, EUS, etc.) based on interest and training. There is access to modern endoscopy suites and equipment. The role also includes inpatient consults and procedures, and a busy outpatient GI clinic with an established patient panel. Telehealth options are available. The physician will join a growing GI team in a nationally recognized health system and will have upcoming academic opportunities with a new medical school and residencies launching in Summer 2025. The position is hospital-employed with excellent work-life balance and a strong referral network.

Requirements

Board Certified or Eligible in Gastroenterology
MD or DO degree
Licensed or eligible for licensure in Maryland
Ability to perform a full spectrum of endoscopic procedures
Interest in performing advanced procedures (ERCP, EUS) is a plus
Experience with chronic disease management
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERCP and EUS
Interest in academic medicine and teaching
Experience in a hospital-employed setting
Established patient base or referral network

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive gastroenterology care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Perform a full spectrum of endoscopic procedures (EGD, colonoscopy, etc.).
Option to perform advanced procedures (ERCP, EUS, etc.) based on interest and training.
Manage chronic GI conditions.
Conduct inpatient consults and procedures.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including surgery and oncology.
Participate in telehealth options.
Teach with the upcoming Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Participate in new residency programs in development.
Engage in medical education, lectures, and clinical supervision (based on interest).

Benefits

Competitive Salary
$150,000 Sign-On Bonus
6 weeks Paid Time Off
1 week CME time
1:7 weekend call rotation only
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective first of the month following hire)
Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with robust employer match
CME Allowance
Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Malpractice Insurance with tail coverage
Hospital-employed position
Excellent work-life balance
Step into an established patient base with a strong referral network
Access to modern endoscopy suites and equipment
Full hospital support including hospitalists and specialists
Growing GI team in a nationally recognized health system
Upcoming academic opportunities with new medical school and residencies