Emergency Medicine Physician

Cary Medical Center; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution

Malpractice insurance coverage

CME allowances

Relocation assistance

Education loan repayment support

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Caribou, Maine is seeking a full-time Emergency Room Physician. The role involves managing a busy emergency department with a focus on trauma and critical care, offering flexible shifts and generous benefits including relocation assistance and education loan repayment. Ideal candidates are board certified in Emergency Medicine or have comparable experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing diverse emergency medical cases including trauma.
• Ability to develop own schedules with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in a 24-hour ED.
• Manage patient caseload with a focus on high acuity cases.
• Participate in professional development and maintain licenses.

Skills

Emergency Medicine experience

Ability to work in a trauma center

Patient-centered care

Education

Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine

Completed US residency and/or fellowship

Job description

Overview

Physician Opportunity Profile – Emergency Medicine

Cary Medical Center – Caribou, Maine

Cary Medical Center currently has a need for a full-time Emergency Room Physician to work in our 24-hour ED which sees about 16,000 visits per year. The ED is a Level II trauma center, and sees a wide variety of cases; major trauma, cardiac, neurosurgery and other critical cases are transported to a tertiary care center. The physicians and nursing staff are specially trained in emergency medicine. The department has one trauma room and 11 exam rooms. Although patients are seen in order of severity of illness, a PA or Nurse Practitioner may see patients with less urgent needs.

The ER physicians develop their own schedules, generally working three 12-hour shifts one week, and four the next. In addition to working a full-time schedule, Cary can offer a flexible staffing model, such as per diem, and part-time; working site visits are welcomed.

Cary Medical Center is one of four rural hospitals in Aroostook County; the Emergency Department boasts the highest Emergency Medicine volume of all four hospitals. The majority of our ER patients are elderly with cardiac and respiratory complaints comprising a good portion of our visits, along with the expected primary care and emergent care visits. Our largest patient transfers consist of psychiatric, trauma, neurosurgical, and emergency cardiac situations. Cary utilizes the services of a fixed-wing air ambulance service with a 40-minute in-air time to Bangor, Maine, location of Eastern Maine Medical Center, the nearest Level 1 Trauma Center and Cardiac Cath Lab.

The ER physicians are employees of the hospital and are paid on an hourly basis, negotiable based on experience. The hospital will pay a portion of the health insurance for the physician and will pay the full amount of malpractice insurance. Additionally, the hospital will pay up to $600/year for professional licensing and subscriptions. The candidate will receive six weeks for vacation, CME, sick and holiday time to be used on an annual basis. The hospital will also provide CME of up to $2,500 per year and relocation assistance. Education loan repayment is paid in six-month increments and is typically spread out over the life of the initial agreement.

Opportunity requirements:

• Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine or board certified or board eligible with a primary care board with ED experience.
• Allopathic and osteopathic physicians will be considered equally.
• American born and trained physicians and foreign-born physicians who have completed a US residency and/or fellowship will be considered equally. H1B and J1 Visa candidates will be considered.
• In-practice physicians, residents or fellows, and military-trained physicians will be considered equally.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We are caring people committed to excellence in patient centered health care and community well-being.

OUR VISION STATEMENT
We aspire to create a healthier community. Cary nurtures a supportive, professional environment to the benefit of patients, visitors, staff members, medical providers, and volunteers.

Cary Medical Center is a 65-bed acute care hospital in Caribou, Maine. Well-known for its patient-centered services, the hospital and its staff have won numerous state and national awards for quality in both customer service and clinical performance. The Cary family includes approximately 540 employees, 60 active medical staff providers, 100 courtesy and consulting physicians, and 75 volunteers.

In collaboration with Pines Health Services, Cary Medical Center services include: general and vascular surgery, pediatrics, 24-hour emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and sports medicine, cancer care, physical and occupational therapy, neurology, one-day surgery, family practice, sports medicine, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, occupational health, internal medicine, ophthalmology, urology, radiology, pathology, and a wide variety of specialty clinics.

Technologies implemented at Cary Medical Center include many modern systems and facilities as part of ongoing upgrades and expansion to enhance patient services and safety. Cary Medical Center has been listed in the top 2% of hospitals in the nation for health information and patient safety technology.

Cary Medical Center is also home to a Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic located in a private rural hospital. The campus hosts a 40-bed long term care facility and a 30-bed residential care facility operated by the Maine Veterans Home.

Other community and regional features include a strong focus on education, awards for quality and patient experience, and a robust outpatient services network.

Sample of local information

Caribou, Maine, is a northeastern city with a population around 8,000. The area offers outdoor recreation, good schools, and family-friendly living. Aroostook County provides hunting, fishing, and four-season activities. The area includes access to Presque Isle and Bangor via nearby routes.

Notes — This opportunity includes relocation assistance and education loan repayment options as described above.