Physician / Hospitalist / Maine / Permanent / J1/H1b: Hospitalist (FP or IM) invited to scenic riverside community in Maine, 1 hour from Bangor. 7/7 schedule, great package Job

Acadia Physician Recruiters, LLC • Full-time • Skowhegan, ME, United States • 4d ago

Skowhegan, Maine: We invite a skilled HOSPITALIST to join the inpatient medical staff of an independent 25-bed critical access hospital in a scenic riverside town an hour from Bangor (Maines third largest city). This community medical center provides primary and specialty care to more than 30,000 residents across central Maine. Join more than 40 physicians (and 700+ employees) delivering progressive health and medical services in impressive state-of-the-art facilities.Doctors requiring J1 or H1b sponsorship are encouraged to apply (2023/24 waivers are available). We welcome physicians trained in either Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, MD or DO.You will have a convenient schedule with 7 days on, 7 days off, then 7 nights on, 7 days off. Shifts run 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am. As part of a 4-provider Hospitalist team you will handle admissions and discharges and cover a 4-bed open ICU. You do not have to do any specific procedures, though you will be responsible for vent management, and ACLS is required.You will be employed by the hospital and will earn a highly competitive salary plus benefits that include paid relocation assistance, life, health and disability insurance, liability insurance, a budget for your annual CME expenses, and more. Student loan assistance is also available. For those needing immigration support, all costs will be covered with paperwork handled by an experienced legal team.Come to beautiful Maine and see how it earns the nickname, Vacationland! Skowhegan is the jumping-off point to The North Woods, an outdoor recreation lovers dream, with dozens of lakes and rivers, and scenic mountains. Winter snow provides a reliable base for many miles of groomed snowmobile and snowshoeing trails. Locals frequent Eaton Mountain (3 miles from the hospital) for skiing, snowboarding and sledding, or the big slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain, one of New Englands premier ski facilities, 40 miles away. In the summertime, enjoy the activities supported by the beautiful waterways throughout the region. Try some of the best trout fly-fishing in New England, or kayaking or white-water rafting, along with hiking and biking, golf, and camping. There is something here for everyone who loves the outdoors. Moose and bald eagle sightings are common here.Skowhegan schools are highly rated, and your home options are varied. Choose a vintage Victorian home downtown, or a comfortable suburban place in a family-filled neighborhood, or a historic farmhouse with acreage to enjoy. You might purchase your own land, featuring woods, pastures or streams, and build your dream house.Skowhegan is located on the picturesque Kennebec River, which once powered local industry. The rolling hills of southern Somerset County mark an area rich in history, boasting a vibrant economy. The Skowhegan State Fair brings fun and food to town each August, with everything from a petting zoo to a Demolition Derby. Surrounding communities offer art, theatre, gyms, childrens programs, unique restaurants and more making this a terrific place to raise a family. Skowhegan is 30 minutes north of the popular college town of Waterville (home to prestigious Colby College), and 60 minutes west of Bangor, Maines third largest city, with an international airport, a respected childrens museum, a casino/hotel, summer music and arts festivals on the riverfront, and more. Its only 1 hour from Maine's spectacular coast, and 90 minutes from Portland, with hundreds of restaurants, theaters, a symphony orchestra, semi-pro sports, the International Jetport, and the high-energy Old Port district of shops and nightclubs. Skowhegan is 3.5 hours from Boston, and 3 hours from Quebec, Canada.Contact us today to learn more about this new position!We are offering:Paid relocation assistance to bring you to beautiful MaineScenic and welcoming recreational-rich communitySecure hospital employment with independent medical centerFamily Medicine / Internal Medicine welcomeJ1/H1b sponsorship available, expenses paidConvenient 7 on/ 7 off schedule for a terrific work/life balanceExcellent, collaborative, supportive professional environmentVery competitive salary Liability, life, health and disability insuranceExcellent budget for your CME expensesAssistance with your student loan debtDesirable region that is terrific for families!