Physician / Family Practice / Maine / Permanent / J1/H1b FAMILY MEDICINEPHYSICIAN invited to beautiful lakeside town in Maine, 1 hour from Portlandout

Winthrop, Maine: A thriving outpatient primary care practice invites a friendly and compassionate Family Medicine Physician to join a well-established team in this scenic lakeside community just 10 miles west of Augusta and 1 hour from Portland. This practice is operated by a respected nonprofit healthcare system anchored by a modern 190 bed regional medical center serving more than 65,000 residents of the Kennebec Valley.New residency graduates and physicians requiring J1 or H1b visa sponsorship are encouraged to apply. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Join a collaborative outpatient team of experienced physicians and APPs in a well-established practice in a modern and comfortable standalone facility offering a full range of primary care services. Mental health support is available onsite through care management and counseling. You will enjoy a broad scope practice caring for patients across the lifespan with opportunities to add areas of special interest (such as osteopathic manipulation, minor surgery, acupuncture, sports medicine and MAT for opioid use disorder).Your weekday schedule will include 32 patient contact hours, plus 8 hours of designated administrative time. Shared call is handled by phone only. Hospitalists in Augusta manage all inpatient care. The health system hosts an unopposed Family Medicine Residency Program so opportunities to teach or precept may be available.Position HighlightsSecure employment with a respected nonprofit medical centerOutpatient only practice in a modern standalone facilityWeekday schedule with 32 patient contact hours / 8 hours of admin timeShared call handled by phone onlyFull spectrum family medicine across all agesOptions to include OMT, minor surgery, acupuncture, sports medicineAlso optional: Medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorderExcellent referral network and strong systemwide supportOpportunities to teach residents and medical studentsJ1 and H1b visa sponsorship availableCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experienceGenerous amount of earned time for work/life balanceAdditional paid leave plus a budget for your CMELiability insurance with tail coverageHealth, dental, vision, disability, and life insuranceRetirement plans with employer matchingRelocation assistance providedMulti-year medical education loan repayment programEmployee discount program for services provided by the medical centerMaine ranks for Best Quality of Life, Safest State in the USA, and for Air Quality.Winthrop is a charming town of 6,000 that doubles in population during the warm weather when seasonal residents return to enjoy the water and relaxed small town atmosphere. The town sits between two beautiful lakes with scenic views at every turn. A vintage downtown offers shops, cafs and convenient local services. Housing options include waterfront homes, in town neighborhoods and country properties in the surrounding area.Ten miles to the east, Augusta is Maines historic capital city and a growing college town with friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, a lively shopping district and cultural facilities. The Augusta Civic Center hosts concerts, expos and major community events. Recreational options in this region include kayaking, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, golf and easy access to multiple ski resorts.Winthrop is one hour from Portland, which is ranked the Most Livable City in the US. Portland offers a vibrant social scene in the Old Port district plus hundreds of restaurants serving outstanding seafood and international cuisine. Additional amenities include the convenient International Jetport, semipro sports, galleries, museums, live theater and an acclaimed symphony orchestra. Boston is two and a half hours from Winthrop. Contact us today to learn more!