Chief of Hospital Medicine

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 355,000 - 384,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Central Maine Healthcare seeks a Chief of Hospital Medicine to lead inpatient services across Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital, shaping a high-performing program while remaining engaged in clinical practice.

The Chief will mentor hospitalists and APRNs, drive quality and patient flow improvements, and partner with system leaders on staffing, standards, and education to advance rural health across Maine.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for Maine medical licensure.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence in inpatient medicine.
• Proven leadership experience in Hospital Medicine or a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall clinical leadership for Hospital Medicine across CMH facilities.
• Ensure high-quality inpatient care reflecting CMH standards.
• Lead and develop hospitalists and advanced practice providers.
• Drive patient flow, LOS management, and care transitions.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and align with regulatory standards.
• Partner with leadership on staffing, budgeting, and workforce planning.

Skills

Physician leadership

Team development

Cross-site leadership

Data-informed decisions

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in Internal Medicine

Job description

Bonus Amount

Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Lead Hospital Medicine. Shape What Comes Next.Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is seeking an accomplished physician leader to serve as Chief of Hospital Medicine, leading inpatient care across Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital.

This is an opportunity to build and shape a high-performing Hospital Medicine program while remaining connected to clinical practice. The Chief will lead and develop hospitalists and advanced practice providers, strengthen physician engagement, and drive improvements in quality, patient flow, clinical outcomes, and the overall physician and patient experience.

Working closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, the Chief will have a meaningful voice in how Hospital Medicine evolves across CMH—from staffing and clinical standards to care delivery, performance improvement, and physician development.CMH serves approximately 400,000 people across central, western, and midcoast Maine, combining the resources of a regional referral center with the community impact of two critical-access hospitals.

For a physician ready to extend their impact beyond the bedside, this is a chance to lead, build, and make a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visitwww.cmhc.org.

Additional Recruitment Benefits

• Employment with a nonprofit healthcare organization may provide eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for qualified physicians.*

* Disclaimer: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility is determined by federal program requirements, not the employing entity.

Responsibilities

Clinical & Program Leadership

• Provide overall clinical leadership for Hospital Medicine services at Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based inpatient care that reflects CMH clinical standards and patient safety priorities.
• Serve as a clinical role model and maintain active clinical practice appropriate to the role and site needs.
• Support patient flow, length-of-stay management, and effective care transitions across the system.

Physician Leadership & Engagement

• Lead, recruit, retain, and develop hospitalists and advanced practice providers across CMH facilities.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Medical Staff leadership and Human Resources on performance management, peer review, coaching, and physician wellness.
• Support leadership development and succession planning within the Hospital Medicine program.

Quality, Safety & Experience

• Lead system-wide quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient experience.
• Collaborate with CMH Quality, Risk Management, and Infection Prevention teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Use data and performance metrics to drive improvement in clinical outcomes and operational performance.

Operations & Financial Stewardship

• Partner with hospital and system leadership to develop sustainable staffing and coverage models appropriate to CMH’s mix of tertiary and rural hospitals.
• Support budget development, productivity expectations, and resource utilization for Hospital Medicine services.
• Reduce reliance on temporary staffing through effective workforce planning and engagement strategies.

System Collaboration & Integration

• Work closely with nursing leadership, care management, emergency medicine, specialty services, and post-acute partners to ensure coordinated inpatient care.
• Support alignment of Hospital Medicine practices across sites while respecting the unique needs of Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals.
• Participate in CMH medical staff leadership committees and system-wide clinical initiatives.

Education & Professional Development

• Support teaching and mentoring of hospitalists, advanced practice providers, residents, and students, as applicable.
• Encourage continuing medical education, leadership development, and engagement in quality or scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board certification in Internal Medicine
• Eligible for or current Maine medical licensure and CMH medical staff appointment
• Demonstrated clinical excellence in inpatient medicine
• Proven leadership experience in Hospital Medicine or a comparable physician leadership role

Preferred

• Experience leading Hospital Medicine programs in community or rural hospital settings
• Experience working in multi-site or system-based healthcare organizations
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement, physician engagement, or operational redesign

Key Competencies

• Physician leadership and team development
• Ability to lead across multiple hospital environments
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Commitment to rural health, access, and community-based care
• Data-informed decision-making and operational insight

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $355,000 to $384,000. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf