Lead Hospitalist | Creative Schedule Options Available

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Internal or Family Medicine Physician

Our organization is currently seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal or Family Medicine Physician to take on a leadership role within our collaborative team of physicians and advanced practitioners in Presque Isle, Maine. This hospital-employed position offers a fulfilling opportunity for those who prefer the environment of a smaller community hospital while benefiting from extensive specialty and subspecialty support. Candidates with experience or interest in Infectious Disease are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position and Practice Highlights:

• Flexible scheduling options that combine both administrative and clinical responsibilities.
• No on-call duties required, with optional procedures.
• 12-hour shifts shared among the physician team.
• Our practice provides 24/7 inpatient care, featuring a 25-bed Med Surg Unit and a 6-bed open ICU.
• Full anesthesia and ancillary support staff available.
• Collaboration with medical schools, including oversight of medical students.
• Multi-specialty teams work together for comprehensive patient management.

Offer Highlights:

• Recently enhanced compensation package, including a leadership stipend and potential quality incentives.
• Generous educational loan reimbursement program with no cap.
• Ample paid time off annually.
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses available.
• Professional development allowance provided.
• Malpractice insurance on a claims-made basis, with tail coverage included.

Why You Should Consider Joining Us:

Leading Provider of Healthcare Services: We are an 89-bed acute care facility located near the Canadian border in Presque Isle, Maine. Our hospital is the largest in Aroostook County, offering a wide range of healthcare services, including 24-hour emergency care, comprehensive cancer services, a day surgery center, and advanced imaging and orthopedic centers.

Small Town Charm: Presque Isle serves as the largest city and economic center of Aroostook County, known for its rural beauty and hardworking traditions. The local economy thrives on agriculture, forestry, outdoor recreation, and education.

Relaxed Lifestyle: Just outside your door lies a four-season recreational paradise. Adventure enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, skiing, boating, biking, snowmobiling, and ATVing. The area is renowned for its lakes, rivers, and woodlands, attracting hunters, anglers, and outdoor lovers alike. Experience a variety of year-round festivals, arts events, unique shopping and dining, sports competitions, farmers markets, and more!

Family Friendly: The region boasts excellent school districts, safe neighborhoods, welcoming communities, and a cost of living that is lower than the national average, making it an ideal place to raise a family.

Academic Enrichment: Local institutions such as the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, and the Maine School of Math and Science foster a spirit of intellectual growth and provide opportunities for lifelong learning.

Well-Connected: The nearby airport offers year-round commercial airline service to and from Boston, MA, ensuring easy access to major destinations.

We invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us!