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 in a broad-spectrum family medicine setting.

Peaks Island, located just a short 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 grow, we are in search of a physician who prioritizes continuity, community-oriented care, and the chance to create a lasting impact.

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 opportunities for expansion
• Care Scope: Provide comprehensive care throughout the lifespan, including preventive services, chronic disease management, and coordination of specialty care
• Network Access: Collaborate within an integrated primary care network with access to specialty consultations and system resources
• Community Engagement: Build enduring relationships with patients in a closely-knit community

Academic and Teaching Opportunities

This role also offers the chance to engage in the education of Family Medicine residents and medical students. The Peaks Island clinic provides a unique rural and community-focused training environment where learners can experience continuity-centered primary care and understand 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 and community-based training experiences

The Ideal Candidate

We are in search of a physician who:

• Is Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Enjoys practicing comprehensive 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 future healthcare professionals
• Appreciates the unique rewards of serving a rural and geographically isolated community

Compensation and Benefits

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

Why Choose Peaks Island?

This role presents a rare chance to practice medicine in an environment where primary care truly makes a significant impact. 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 Our Organization

We are a not-for-profit integrated health system dedicated to the vision of "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Our organization comprises multiple 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 around 22,000 care team members, we provide preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to over 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

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