Primary Care Physician Core Faculty (Full Time)

Primary Care Physician Core Faculty (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine)

North Country Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) with a passion for teaching to join Weeks Medical Center, part of North Country Healthcare, in northern New Hampshire.

This unique opportunity combines approximately 60% outpatient patient care and 40% resident education as we launch the White Mountains Medical Education Consortium (WMMEC) Primary Care Residency Program.

Build your own patient panel while helping shape the next generation of physicians in a supportive, rural learning environment. As a core faculty physician, you will provide comprehensive primary care, mentor residents in both the clinic and community setting, and contribute to the development of an innovative residency program focused on high-quality, patient-centered care. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impactnot only on your patients, but also on the future of rural healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care, including exams, diagnosis, treatment, and personalized care planning
• Manage both acute concerns and chronic conditions with appropriate follow-up and monitoring
• Deliver preventive care such as immunizations, health screenings, and annual wellness visits
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing; follow up on results and adjust care plans as needed
• Prescribe medications and treatments in alignment with evidence-based best practices
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention, lifestyle changes, and long-term health management
• Coordinate care with specialists and other providers to ensure seamless patient care
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff to promote continuity, quality, and patient-centered care
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws and policies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinic call rotation

Benefits:

• Commencement bonus
• Relocation Reimbursement
• 5 weeks of vacation, 5 days sick time
• 1 week CME time and $4,000 CME funds
• Attractive benefit package
• Retirement plans
• Malpractice insurance with tail

Essential Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Medical College with a Medical Degree
• Successful completion of a ACGME residency program with board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• NH medical license or ability to obtain
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Why Rural New Hampshire?

• Breathtaking Scenery: Enjoy stunning landscapes and outdoor activities year-round.
• Community Connection: Become a valued member of a supportive, small-town community.
• Balanced Lifestyle: Experience a relaxed pace of life with fewer hassles.
• No sales or state income tax!

What We Offer:

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated medical team.
• Modern Facilities: Access to advanced medical technology.
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development.

About Us:

North Country Healthcare is a leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals and delivers integrated patient care through three community critical access hospitals, several rural health clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Member organizations include Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, and North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency in Littleton. NCH is proud to be the largest employer in the North Country.

We offer services in allergy/ENT, addiction & recovery, audiology, cardiac, dermatology, diabetes care/education, emergency medicine, GI, general surgery, hospice & palliative care, imaging, infusion, laboratory & pathology, neurology, OBGYN, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, primary care, pulmonary, respiratory, sleep medicine, speech, physical, & occupational therapy, wound care, and MORE!