Infectious Disease Physician

Central Maine Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Support for continuing medical education

Malpractice coverage

Access to advanced diagnostic tools

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Infectious Disease Physician to join our team in Lewiston, Maine. This hospital-based role involves both inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic responsibilities, with an emphasis on quality patient care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills in infectious disease, a commitment to best practices and the community, and will have the opportunity to impact the health of the region. Full-time positions come with competitive compensation and benefits including support for continuing medical education.

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 and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with infectious diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Guide on complex infections and infection prevention.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal patient care.
• Participate in infection control and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and staff on infection prevention.
• Stay updated on emerging infectious diseases.

Skills

Clinical skills in infectious disease care

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Leadership skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Disease

Active medical license in Maine

Job description

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

Location: Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview:

Central Maine Medical Center 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.
• 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.

About Lewiston

Discover Lewiston-Auburn, Maine: Where Career, Community, and Lifestyle Come Together

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure and New England charm. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region.

Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home.

Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award‑winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues and the nationally recognized Bates College. With Portland nearby and Boston just two hours away, residents enjoy the perfect balance of small‑city living and access to world‑class amenities.

For healthcare professionals seeking meaningful work, a welcoming community and a lifestyle centered on wellness, family and adventure, Lewiston-Auburn offers the opportunity to build an exceptional career—and an exceptional life.

Employment Status

Full Time

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