Primary Care Physician - Peaks Island Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Family Medicine Team on Peaks Island

We are looking for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician to become part of our Peaks Island Clinic, a fulfilling practice dedicated to one of Maine's most lively island communities. This full-time role (0.8 FTE) allows you to deliver comprehensive primary care to a close-knit patient base while fostering meaningful relationships with your patients.

Peaks Island, located just a brief ferry ride from Portland, is home to around 800 year-round residents and a vibrant seasonal population. Our clinic serves as a vital healthcare provider for island inhabitants, many of whom encounter transportation challenges and depend significantly on local primary care services. As the community ages and patient complexities rise, we seek a physician who prioritizes continuity, community-oriented care, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

Position Highlights

• FTE Breakdown: 0.5 FTE clinical, 0.1 FTE precepting, 0.1 FTE faculty
• Clinic Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Practice Type: Outpatient-only with no inpatient duties
• Patient Panel: Manage an established patient panel with growth potential
• Comprehensive Care: Provide care across all ages, including preventive services, chronic disease management, and specialty service coordination
• Integrated Network: Collaborate within the MaineHealth primary care network, accessing specialty consultations and system resources
• Community Engagement: Build lasting relationships with patients in a closely-knit community

Academic and Teaching Opportunities

As part of our Family Medicine team, you will have the chance to engage in the education of Family Medicine residents and medical students. The Peaks Island clinic offers a unique rural and community-based training environment, allowing learners to experience continuity-focused primary care while addressing the distinct challenges and rewards of practicing in an island setting.

Teaching opportunities may include:

• Precepting Family Medicine residents
• Mentoring medical students
• Participating in academic and educational initiatives
• Contributing to the development of innovative rural training experiences

The Ideal Candidate

We are in search of a physician who:

• Is Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Enjoys providing full-spectrum outpatient primary care
• Values continuity and relationship-centered medicine
• Is adept at managing complex chronic diseases and caring for an aging population
• Has a passion for teaching and mentoring
• Appreciates the unique rewards of serving a rural and geographically isolated community

Compensation packages may include recruitment bonuses, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives, based on eligibility. The annual base salary for this role is $257,500 .

Why Choose Peaks Island?

This position presents a unique chance to practice medicine in an environment where primary care truly impacts lives. The island's geographic isolation fosters a strong reliance on local healthcare services, enabling physicians to deliver comprehensive, meaningful care while forming deep connections with patients and their families.

Residents benefit from having a trusted physician nearby, minimizing the need to travel to the mainland for routine and chronic care. In return, physicians experience a highly rewarding practice atmosphere, strong community ties, and a pace of work that emphasizes quality, continuity, and patient-centered care.

About Us

We are a not-for-profit integrated health system committed to the vision of "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Our organization comprises nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and a team of 1,700 employed clinicians collaborating through our medical group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, we provide preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

For more information about our organization, please visit our benefits page.

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