Hospitalist Physician

Summit Recruiting Group; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization in Northern Maine is seeking a dedicated Hospitalist to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers flexibility in scheduling, with no weekend coverage required, allowing for a balanced work-life experience. Physicians will engage with a diverse patient demographic, focusing on high-quality care for elderly patients with complex health needs. The practice emphasizes collaboration with specialists and community engagement, ensuring comprehensive patient management. Ideal candidates will be board certified in Internal Medicine and possess a commitment to excellence in patient care. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Generous health and welfare benefits

CME reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Education loan repayment options

Annual allowances for licensing and memberships

Participation in National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Consideration for both American-born and foreign-born physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient care.
• Coordinate patient transfers and communicate with primary care physicians.

Skills

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

ICU coverage

Patient care coordination

Communication with specialists

Education

MD or DO degree

Completion of residency

Job description

Hospitalist Opening - Caribou, Maine

Located in Northern Maine - near the Canadian border

Position Details:

1. Full-time, permanent positions
2. Weekdays/nights
3. Do your own scheduling for the week; no weekend coverage needed
4. Currently weekdays, Mon. - Friday, days/nights, with potential 7/7 schedule as the model changes
5. Average daily census per physician is 12 - 15 patients
6. Group has two full-time Hospitalists working days, one covering nights
7. Weekend coverage includes a full-time Hospitalist from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday, and a night-time Hospitalist working 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, with occasional weekends
8. BC/BE in Internal Medicine
9. Some procedures required + ICU coverage; open ICU; some Hospitalists do central lines, vents, etc., but it's not mandatory
10. Patient demographic: large cohort of elderly patients with co-morbidities; extensive engagement with local middle school, high school, junior college, and university athletic programs

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or board eligible on a defined track to certification
• American-born and trained physicians, as well as foreign-born physicians with US residency and/or fellowship, considered equally
• In-practice physicians, residents, fellows, and military-trained physicians considered equally

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous health and welfare benefits
• Professional liability insurance
• CME reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Education loan repayment options
• Annual allowances for licensing, DEA registration, professional society memberships, and journal subscriptions
• Participation in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program

Immigration Assistance: Legal counsel provided at practice expense for J-1 waiver, H-1B visa, or green card applicants

Practice Characteristics:

• Access to specialists including urology, general surgery, ophthalmology, neurology, and occupational medicine
• Availability of outpatient clinics for cardiology, pulmonary, hematology/oncology, endocrinology, neurosurgery, ENT, pediatric cardiology, nephrology, gastroenterology, podiatry, and rheumatology
• Expectations include growing the practice by providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient care, and effective communication with primary care physicians and specialists, coordinating patient transfers as needed

About the Health System:

Physician practice management organization with 30 physicians and 26 mid-level providers. The Medical Center is a 65-bed acute care hospital in Caribou, Maine, known for its patient-centered services, with numerous awards for quality. The system includes multiple locations in northern Maine, including Caribou, Presque Isle, Washburn, Fort Fairfield, and Van Buren. It is designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center, with grants supporting oral health expansion and quality performance. Recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), emphasizing coordinated, team-based care focused on patient engagement.