Rheumatologist

Overview

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning national hospital system with a mission of delivering compassionate, quality care to communities across the United States. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence, operational integrity, and community health, Prime Healthcare hospitals consistently earn national recognition for patient safety and quality outcomes.

About Central Maine Medical Center

Central Maine Medical Center is a full-service, acute care hospital serving central Maine and surrounding rural communities. Located in Lewiston, the medical center offers comprehensive specialty and subspecialty services and functions as a regional referral center. The hospital is committed to expanding specialty access, including rheumatology services, to meet the growing needs of the community.

Position Overview

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Rheumatologist to join our expanding specialty team at Central Maine Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity to build and grow a rheumatology service line in a supportive, collaborative environment with strong referral networks and administrative backing.

The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders in both outpatient and limited inpatient settings.

Compensation & Benefits

Prime Healthcare offers a highly competitive compensation package that may include:

• Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• CME allowance and paid time off
• Supportive administrative infrastructure

Community Highlights – Lewiston, Maine

Located in central Maine, Lewiston offers:

• Affordable cost of living
• Access to lakes, mountains, and year-round outdoor recreation
• Proximity to Portland and the Maine coastline
• Strong community feel with excellent schools
• Family-friendly environment with low commute times

Responsibilities

Diagnose and manage autoimmune and inflammatory disorders including:

Rheumatoid arthritis

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Psoriatic arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis

Gout and crystal arthropathies

Vasculitis and connective tissue diseases

Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans including biologic and immunomodulatory therapies

Perform joint injections and musculoskeletal assessments

Collaborate with Primary Care, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Dermatology, and other specialties

Participate in multidisciplinary care coordination

Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR system

Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Optional participation in teaching, research, or community outreach initiatives

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of Internal Medicine residency (ACGME accredited)
• Completion of Rheumatology fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Maine
• DEA registration

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

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