Description

Lead Hospitalist | Creative Schedule Options Available

Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital seeks a BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine Physician to lead our collegial team of physicians and advanced practitioners in Presque Isle, Maine. In this hospital-employed role, we offer a rewarding opportunity for the physician who prefers to practice in a smaller, community hospital while also enjoying ample specialty and subspecialty support. Those with Infectious Disease experience, or interest, are encouraged to apply.

Hospitalist experience required, but willing to mentor those with no previous leadership experience!

Position and Practice Highlights:

• Flexible schedule options available that include a blend of both administrative and clinical time
• No call duties are required, and procedures are optional
• 12-hour shifts, rotated across physician team
• Practice provides 24/7 inpatient care; 25-bed Med Surg Unit, 6 bed open ICU
• Full anesthesia and ancillary support staff
• Affiliation with medical schools, with oversight of medical students
• Multi-specialty teams collaborate for comprehensive patient management

Offer Highlights:

• Recently improved compensation package includes lead stipend and opportunity for quality incentives
• Substantial educational loan reimbursement program, with no maximum
• Generous, paid time off annual allotment
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses
• Professional development allowance
• Malpractice coverage on claims-made basis with tail coverage provided

Why You’ll Want to Join A.R. Gould Hospital:

• Leading Provider of Healthcare Services:  We are an 89-bed acute care hospital located near the Canadian border in Presque Isle, Maine. Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital is Aroostook County’s largest hospital and leading provider of healthcare services offering 24-hour emergency services, complete cancer care services, a day surgery center, the region’s most comprehensive imaging and orthopedic centers, and several specialty services. 

• Small Town Charm: Presque Isle is the largest city and economic hub of Aroostook County.  Aroostook meaning "Beautiful River" is rural, with traditions that are honest and hard-working, and a local economy that relies on agriculture, forestry, outdoor recreation, and education. 

• Relaxed Lifestyle: Just outside your doorstep, a four-season recreational playground awaits.  Adventure seekers enjoy hiking, skiing, boating, biking, snowmobiling and ATVing. Lakes, rivers, and woodlands are legendary, and they are well-known to hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationalists.  Experience year-round festivals, performing and visuals arts events, unique shopping and dining options, sports competitions, farmers markets, musical performances, golf courses, fitness centers, community center activities, and more!

• Family Friendly: Great school districts, safe communities, friendly neighbors and a lower-than-average cost of living are ideal for raising a family.

• Academic Enrichment: The University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, and Maine School of Math and Science provide an intellectual spirit and offer opportunities for continued learning.

• Well-Connected: The local airport provides year-round access to daily, commercial airline service to and from Boston, MA.

For confidential consideration:

Email: providercareers@northernlight.org

Phone: 207.973.5358

Text: “ARG Lead Hospitalist” to 207.560.0133