Otolaryngologist

MaineGeneral Health System; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RVU bonus

Retention bonus

PTO + CME

Educational Loan Repayment

On-site Early Learning Facility

H1B sponsorship

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, ME seeks a board-eligible or board-certified general otolaryngologist to join a comprehensive ENT service. You will work with two permanent ENT doctors and receive mentorship from the Medical Director as you develop a subspecialty aligned with the team.

The role offers a strong compensation package with RVU bonus structure, retention bonus, and extensive benefits. Enjoy a supportive work environment and access to advanced facilities near the Maine coast

Qualifications

• Board eligible or Board-certified general otolaryngologists
• Opportunity to develop a specialty aligned with the team
• Mentorship from the Medical Director for new ENT physicians

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area
• Join two permanent otolaryngologists and collaborate with the team
• Participate in 1 in 4 on-call schedule with remote coverage during rebuilding phase

Skills

Otolaryngology

Board eligible

Board certified

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Job Summary

As a Physician in an affiliated medical practice, provides medical services to patients in an assigned area.

Job Description

The Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at MaineGeneral is seeking a Board eligible or Board-certified general otolaryngologists to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a comprehensive ENT service provider in Central Maine, including specialties in rhinology, pediatrics, otology, and Head & Neck surgery, in collaboration with the Alfond Cancer Center.

About the Role

General otolaryngologists, including those currently completing residency training, are ideal candidates for our vacancies. As a new otolaryngology physician, you will have the opportunity to develop a special interest that complements our existing team. You will join two permanent otolaryngologists, including the Medical Director, who will provide mentorship for newly qualified ENT physicians.

Areas of Interest

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise or interest in:

• Rhinology
• Dizziness and balance disorders
• Otology/Middle ear surgery

On Call Commitment

Our on-call schedule is 1 in 4. During our rebuilding phase, we are provided additional call coverage remotely.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

We provide well-equipped ORs, featuring CO2 laser, operating microscopes, nerve monitoring, and Medtronic Stealth Navigation systems.

Why Choose MaineGeneral Medical Center

At MaineGeneral, we value our team members and strive to provide a supportive and rewarding work environment. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider joining us:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a very competitive base salary complemented by a robust RVU bonus structure, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.
• Retention Bonus: As a sign of our commitment to your long‑term success, we provide a very generous retention bonus.
• Generous Paid Time Off: We understand the importance of time off to recharge and rejuvenate. We offer generous paid time off, including additional time for continuing medical education (CME).
• Educational Loan Repayment Benefit: We recognize the financial burden that comes with education. That’s why we provide a substantial educational loan repayment benefit.
• On‑Site Early Learning Facility: Providing care for employees’ children up to age 5, making it easier for working parents to balance their professional and personal lives.
• H1b Sponsorship: We offer H1b sponsorship for eligible candidates, opening doors to international medical professionals.

Ideal Location

Located in Augusta, Maine, our medical center is surrounded by picturesque ski resorts, lakes, rivers, award‑winning golf courses, and abundant hiking trails. You’ll have easy access to the beautiful, rugged Maine coast, and we’re conveniently close to Portland, Maine’s largest city. Boston is less than a three‑hour drive away, expanding your options for entertainment and travel

Certifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) - Maine State Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness

• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
• Employees have access to industry‑leading leave for new parents.
• A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness

• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
• Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt.
• Eligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company‑matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.
• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
• Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.
• We offer both short‑term and long‑term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership‑supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861‑3440 .

MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff. Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program.