Emergency Medicine Physician Job in Aroostook County, ME

A highly awarded rural health system in northern Maine is adding an Emergency Medicine physician

About this Opportunity

• 24-hour ED which sees 16,000 annual visits
• The ED is a Level II trauma center and sees a wide variety of cases, however, major trauma, cardiac, neurosurgery, and other critical cases are transported to a tertiary care center
• The department has one trauma room and 11 exam rooms
• Although patients are seen in order of severity of illness, a PA or Nurse Practitioner may see patients with less urgent needs
• The ER physicians develop their own schedules, generally working three 12-hour shifts one week, and four the next
• Medical Center, with a total licensed capacity of 74 beds also operates a 65-bed acute care hospital
• Well-known for its patient-centered services, the hospital, and its staff have won numerous state and national awards for quality in both customer service and clinical performance
• The family includes approximately 540 employees, 60 active medical staff providers, 100 courtesy and consulting physicians, and 75 volunteers
• Hospital-employed position with full benefits including $2500 CME funds, paid malpractice and stipend for licensing and subscriptions
• Relocation assistance and loan repay available

Community/Location

• Located in the most northeastern city in the US and has a population of 8,000 people
• This community is economically, culturally, and socially inviting
• Year-round outdoor recreation including hunting, fishing, camping, and kayaking
• High-quality public schools and a low crime rate
• The community boasts a new multi-million dollar Recreation and Wellness Center that offers programs and activities for all ages
• Close to the Canadian border and 3 hours to Bangor

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