Physician-Medicine, Gastroenterology (Bel Air)

GI PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This collaborative effort between the University of Maryland division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Upper Chesapeake Health will establish a comprehensive GI service line at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Starting July 2025, the GI service line offers inpatient and outpatient GI services, in the newly opened Ambulatory Surgical Center and ambulatory clinical space. Currently, two GI providers and two nurse practitioners comprise the team; we seek to recruit 3 - 4 additional gastroenterologists. Rapidly growing comprehensive GI practice in Harford County, Maryland, 40 minutes from downtown Baltimore. This position is eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis, competitive guaranteed base annual salary, sign-on bonus, quality, productivity and relocation bonus available, CME allocation of $3,000 / year.

Three pathways available to ensure an excellent lifestyle work balance with flexibility to tailor pathways for the right applicant :

• GI hospitalist covering inpatient consultations and endoscopy, 7 days on / 7 days off, including 24-hour call for 24 weeks / year. Out-patient endoscopy is possible if desired.
• Hybrid GI hospitalist – Mainly inpatient coverage with some outpatient duties. Similar schedule as the GI hospitalist with an extra day of ambulatory endoscopy in the ASC.
• Outpatient / Ambulatory model – 3-4 days of outpatient endoscopy performed in the hospital endoscopy suite and ASC plus 1-2 days of clinic with a few weeks of inpatient call coverage.
• For applicants with special interests, resources are available to build subspecialty service lines.
• Strong academic affiliation with the University of Maryland Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
• Adjunct Assistant Professor academic appointment.
• Access to all divisional educational offerings (e.g., GI Grand Rounds, Research Conference, etc.)
• Opportunities to teach GI fellows, IM residents and medical students.
• Collegial, friendly, and nurturing environment.
• Resources and counseling for career advancement and research opportunities if desired.
• New GI clinic and ASC opening July 2025 with dedicated NP coverage and MA support.
• Dedicated inpatient NP support M-F 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm
• Leadership opportunities

DEPARMENT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Inpatient coverage details :

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education / training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : jobs / summary-employee-benefits