Physician - Gastroenterologist (Advanced)
Listed compensation
$675k
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Job Description
Meritus Health, located in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Full Time Advanced
Gastroenterology Physician to join a well-established Gastroenterology office.
- 1 open position to expand ERCP coverage and launch EUS service
- Balanced schedule
- 5 days/week in clinic
- 5 days/week in OR, hospital, or ASC settings
- Full-time hours with dedicated Advanced GI call rotation (separate from general GI call)
- Flexible scheduling options available (e. g., 4-day work week)
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Eligible to obtain state medical license
- Completed an U.S. Internal Medicine residency program
- Completed Gastroenterology fellowship
- Advanced procedural skills in ERCP and EUS
- Board Certified/Eligible
Support & Resources
- Dedicated practice staff, OR team, and administrative support
- Strong general GI group with high procedural demand (currently scheduling out
4+ months)
- Opportunity to launch EUS services and expand ERCP coverage
- Strategic focus on reducing transfers, improving RVU productivity, and enhancing patient satisfaction
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and more.
- $675,000 Salary
- $50,000 (Washington County), $7500 (Surrounding area) Relocation Bonus
About Meritus
Meritus Health is Western MD’s largest health care provider, located in
Washington County. We are one hospital comprised of 327 beds that service West
Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The convenience of many outpatient facilities right next to and connected to the hospital.
- Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) started July 2025
- Level 3 Trauma facility
- Nonprofit Organization
Why Hagerstown
Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest-growing counties in
Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the
Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks. Easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Caring for Our Team
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Shift Differential Pay
Happy to Help: at Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will expand ERCP coverage and launch a new EUS service within a well-established Gastroenterology office. Responsibilities include a balanced schedule split between clinic days and procedural settings like the OR, hospital, or ASC, alongside dedicated Advanced GI call rotation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $43 per wRVU — implying roughly $366k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
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