Emergency Medicine Physician

ACEP Now; Woodland (ME); On-site; USD 165,312 - 247,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Licensing allowance

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment

Vacation time

Job summary

Cary Medical Center in Caribou, Maine, seeks two full-time Emergency Room Physicians to join our 24-hour ED, a Level II trauma center handling about 16,000 visits annually. You’ll work with a skilled team in a well-equipped department with a trauma room and 11 exam rooms.

Schedule is flexible: three 12-hour shifts one week and four the next, with per diem/part-time options. Competitive compensation, full malpractice coverage, relocation & CME support offered.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine, or board certified/eligible in primary care with ED experience.
• U.S.-trained or foreign-trained physicians with U.S. residency considered.
• H-1B and J-1 visa candidates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in a 24-hour ED with Level II trauma capabilities.
• Collaborate with nurses, PAs and NPs to stabilize and manage patients.
• Participate in staffing, on-call duties and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

ED Experience

Education

Board certification in Emergency Medicine

Board eligible in Emergency Medicine or Primary Care with ED experience

Job description

Full-time, Part-time Description

Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity

Cary Medical Center – Caribou, Maine.

About the Opportunity

Cary Medical Center is seeking two full-time Emergency Room Physicians to join our 24‑hour ED, which manages approximately 16,000 visits annually. Our Emergency Department is a Level II trauma center, treating a wide range of cases. Major trauma, cardiac, neurosurgery, and other critical cases are stabilized and transferred to tertiary care centers.

Our physicians work alongside highly trained nursing staff in a well‑equipped department featuring one trauma room and 11 exam rooms. Patients are prioritized by severity, with Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners managing less urgent cases.

At Cary, we take pride in our workplace culture—our team has voted us one of Maine’s Best Places to Work in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. You will be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter.

Work Schedule & Flexibility

• Physicians create their own schedules, typically working three 12‑hour shifts one week and four the next.
• Flexible staffing options, including per diem and part‑time schedules, are available.

About Our Emergency Department

Cary Medical Center is one of four rural hospitals in Aroostook County and has the highest Emergency Medicine volume in the region. The patient population is largely elderly, with cardiac and respiratory complaints comprising a significant portion of visits. Transfers most commonly include psychiatric, trauma, neurosurgical, and emergent cardiac cases.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay, negotiable based on experience.
• Partial health insurance coverage; full malpractice insurance coverage.
• Up to $600 per year for professional licensing and subscriptions.
• Six weeks annual time for vacation, CME, sick leave, and holidays.
• CME allowance up to $2,500 per year.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Education loan repayment, typically paid in six‑month increments over the life of the initial agreement.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine, or board certified/eligible in primary care with ED experience.
• Allopathic and osteopathic physicians considered equally.
• U.S.-trained and foreign-trained physicians with completed U.S. residency or fellowship considered.
• H‑1B and J‑1 visa candidates welcome.
• In‑practice physicians, residents, fellows, and military‑trained physicians all considered.

Contact Information

For more information and a full opportunity profile, please contact:

Paula Parent, RN – Physician Recruiter, Cary Medical Center
Email: [e-mail] | Office: 207‑498‑1636 | Cell: 207‑551‑9879

Kelly Landeen – Talent Specialist
Email: [e-mail] | Office: 207‑498‑1311

Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider.