Primary Care Physician - IM

Covenant Health; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 252,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Loan repayment

CME allowance

PTO

Job summary

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine is seeking an Internal Medicine physician for an outpatient, four‑day clinic week with strong support and excellent work‑life balance. This model emphasizes autonomy, a stable schedule, and a gradual ramp to build your patient panel.

We offer visa sponsorship options, a competitive compensation package, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits program within a mission‑driven health system serving the Maine community.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine, or Board Eligible (must obtain certification within 2 years)
• J1, H1, and O1 visa sponsorship available

Skills

Board Certified Internal Medicine

Board Eligible (within 2 years)

Visa sponsorship available

Job description

Job Summary:

At St. Mary's Regional Medical Center Primary Care, we are redefining what it means to build a sustainable, rewarding Internal Medicine career. If you are looking for autonomy, balance, strong support, and a community that truly values its physicians - this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

As part of a fully integrated healthcare system anchored by a 233-bed acute care hospital, you’ll practice within a collaborative network that includes specialty care, behavioral health, urgent care, and a robust emergency department - all designed to support you and your patients.

Why Internal Medicine Physicians Choose St. Mary's

• A Schedule That Protects Your Life Outside of Medicine
• 4-day clinic week (32 patient contact hours)
• Flexible administrative time with remote capabilities
• Outpatient-only practice
• Minimal call with after-hours nurse triage support
• Two year salary guarantee to ramp-up to thoughtfully build your panel
• This is a model built for longevity - not burnout.
• Strong Infrastructure & Meaningful Support
• Industry-leading staffing ratios meeting or exceeding MGMA benchmarks
• Experienced clinical and administrative teams
• Integrated behavioral health and specialty collaboration
• Established referral base and strong community need
• You’ll spend your time caring for patients - not fighting systems.
• Competitive Compensation Designed for Growth

• $280,000 Base Salary
• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to $20,000/year Medical Education Loan Reimbursement
• Up to $10,000 Relocation Assistance
• Tiered productivity model with significant upside potential
• $4,000 annual CME allowance
• Generous PTO
• 403(b) & 457 retirement plans with employer match
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage

A Mission-Driven Health System

For more than 130 years, St. Mary's has been deeply rooted in serving the people of Maine. Here, physicians are respected voices in a mission-based organization committed to community health and long-term sustainability.

Live Where Others Vacation

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Located just 35 minutes north of Portland, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of accessibility and lifestyle.

Rivers, lakes, mountains, and the Atlantic Ocean - all within an hour

Hiking, skiing, boating, cycling, and snowboarding at your doorstep

Affordable housing and excellent schools

Diverse cultural scene with colleges, museums, performing arts, and historic landmarks

A strong, welcoming community with a low cost of living

This is Maine living at its best - four seasons, natural beauty, and space to breathe.

Candidate Requirements

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, or Board Eligible (must obtain certification within 2 years)

J1, H1, and O1 visa sponsorship available

Build a Career - Not Just a Job

If you are an Internal Medicine physician seeking a stable, collegial, well-supported practice with true work-life balance and strong earning potential, we would love to connect.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion
  We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• Integrity
  We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• Collaboration
  We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
• Excellence
  We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).