Ongoing Gastroenterology locum in a quiet coastal setting. Open to licensing!

Pen Bay Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist to provide ongoing locum coverage in beautiful Rockport, Maine. This assignment offers a consistent weekday schedule with no weekends or weeknight call, supported by a strong OR team and full travel assistance.

Assignment Details

• Location: Pen Bay Medical Center – Rockport, ME

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour days (7am–4pm) with 30-minute lunch

• Call: Daytime call only (no overnight, weekends, or after-hours call)

• Coverage Commitment: Must be available for at least one week per month through June 2026

• Setting: Inpatient and outpatient scope work (approx. 1 day/week in clinic)

• Procedures: General GI required; ERCP not required

• EMR: Epic

• Credentialing: 90 days

Confirmed Coverage Blocks

Providers must be available for at least one week per month. The ideal candidate can cover multiple or all dates below:

• November 17–21, 2025 (7a–4p)

• December 8–12, 2025 (7a–4p)

• January 5–9, 2026 (7a–4p)

• January 12–16, 2026 (7a–4p)

• February 1–6, 2026 (7a–4p)

• February 8–13, 2026 (7a–4p)

• February 15–20, 2026 (7a–4p)

• March 2–6, 2026 (7a–4p)

• March 9–13, 2026 (7a–4p)

• March 29–April 3, 2026 (7a–4p)

• April 13–17, 2026 (7a–4p)

• April 20–24, 2026 (7a–4p)

• May 3–8, 2026 (7a–4p)

• May 11–15, 2026 (7a–4p)

• June 1–5, 2026 (7a–4p)

• June 8–12, 2026 (7a–4p)

Clinical Scope

• Inpatient endoscopic procedures (performed in the OR)

• Outpatient clinic approximately 14–16 patients/day

• Required Procedures:

  • Lower GI Endoscopy

  • Sigmoidoscopy

  • Colonoscopy

  • Upper GI Endoscopy (diagnostic, with biopsy, variceal banding, and foreign body removal)

• Preferred: Providers who also perform therapeutic/advanced procedures

Anesthesia Support: Each procedure room includes both a CRNA and an anesthesiologist for full anesthesia coverage.

Requirements

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology (ABMS or AOA) – Required

• Active ME License or IMLC LOQ – Preferred- IPL can help with Maine Licensure!

• ACLS & BLS Certifications – Required- IPL can help with Life Support certifications if needed.

• COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination – Required

About Pen Bay Medical Center

Located on Maine’s stunning midcoast, Pen Bay Medical Center is a 106-bed full-service community hospital and part of the MaineHealth system. The hospital is Joint Commission accredited and a recipient of the AHA/ASA Stroke Honor Roll Gold Plus Award, offering care in 30+ specialties. With a dedicated team of 1,100+ professionals, Pen Bay provides high-quality, patient-centered care supported by robust diagnostic and specialty resources.

Interested?
This is a rare opportunity to provide high-quality GI care in a peaceful coastal setting with an established, collaborative care team. If you’re available for one or more of the above weeks—or can commit to an ongoing schedule—IPL Health Staffing wants to hear from you.