Physician – Geriatrics/LTC – Full Time in Maine

American Geriatrics Society; Maine; On-site; USD 212,500 - 287,500; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, ME seeks a full-time Geriatrician to join a collaborative Division of Geriatrics. The role focuses on long-term care residents at the Damariscotta campus, with potential to expanding to inpatient care at MaineHealth facilities.

This position offers a base salary of $250,000 and the opportunity to participate in recruitment and incentive programs; the hospital emphasizes a system-wide team approach to geriatric care with growth across Maine's MidCoast

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or equivalent.
• Fellowship training in Geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to long-term care residents at the Damariscotta campus.
• Expand geriatric services within MaineHealth as needed, including potential inpatient care.
• Collaborate with the Division of Geriatrics across MaineHealth to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Geriatrics

Inpatient care

Team-based care

Education

ACGME-accredited residency (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or equivalent)

Fellowship in Geriatrics (preferred)

Job description

Lincoln Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital and proud member of MaineHealth, is seeking a full-time Geriatrician to join our experienced and collaborative team.

Lincoln Hospital operates nursing homes on two of its campuses in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor. This position will primarily be based at our Damariscotta campus, providing care to long-term care residents. There is also flexibility to expand the practice outside of the nursing home, based on candidate interest, including opportunities for inpatient care at other MaineHealth facilities or primary care within other Lincoln Hospital outpatient clinics.

This role will be part of the Division of Geriatrics at MaineHealth, a system-wide team that delivers comprehensive geriatric services across the state. These services include inpatient and outpatient care, community resources, and access to healthcare practitioners specifically trained in Geriatrics. While the core Geriatrics team is based in Portland, this position will play a key role in expanding services throughout Maine's MidCoast region.

To learn about Lincoln Hospital's Senior Care services, please visit: Senior Care | MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

Education/Training:

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or equivalent.


• Fellowship training in Geriatrics preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Eligible for licensure in the State of Maine.


• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics or similar.


• Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing and privileges at designated hospital locations.

Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives and quality incentives.

The annual base salary for this position is $250,000.

About Us

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, \"Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.\" MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital provides expert health care services to the vibrant coastal communities of Lincoln County, Maine. We are the largest employer in Lincoln County with more than 1,000 employees working together to make our community the healthiest in America. Our region is renowned for its natural beauty, featuring miles of pristine oceanfront, picturesque rivers and streams, and vast forested woodlands. Outdoor enthusiasts will find an abundance of year-round activities to enjoy. Joining the Lincoln Hospital team means becoming part of a community that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering outstanding patient care - all while living in a region celebrated for its charm and serenity.

To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.