Infectious Disease Physician

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with incentive opportunities

Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits

Support for continuing medical education (CME)

Malpractice coverage provided

Access to advanced diagnostic tools and hospital resources

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is looking for a board-certified or board-eligible Infectious Disease Physician to join the Central Maine Medical Group in Lewiston. This full-time, hospital-based position involves evaluating and managing patients with infectious diseases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and participating in infection control initiatives. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including support for continuing medical education. An active medical license in Maine and strong clinical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills in hospital-based infectious disease care.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with infectious diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide guidance on complex infections and infection prevention protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in infection control committees and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and staff on infection prevention and treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical skills in hospital-based infectious disease care

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Leadership skills

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution

Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Disease

Active medical license in Maine

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Infectious Disease Physician – Central Maine Medical Group (Prime Healthcare)

Location: Lewiston, Maine

Central Maine Medical Group, an affiliate of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Infectious Disease (ID) Physician to join our hospital‑based team in Lewiston, Maine. The ideal candidate will provide expert evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with infectious diseases, contribute to hospital infection prevention programs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Support for continuing medical education (CME) and professional development.
• Malpractice coverage provided.
• Access to advanced diagnostic tools, technology, and hospital resources.

Work Schedule

• Hospital‑based role with a mix of inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Flexible scheduling with call coverage as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with a broad spectrum of infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide guidance on complex infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention protocols.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, surgeons, primary care providers, and specialty teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in infection control committees, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on infection prevention, treatment plans, and emerging public health concerns.
• Stay current with emerging infectious diseases and implement evidence‑based best practices.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Infectious Disease.
• Active medical license in Maine.
• Strong clinical skills in hospital‑based infectious disease care.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to patient‑centered care and evidence‑based medicine.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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