Physician / Internal Medicine / Maine / Permanent / INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN invited to join hosp

Clinton, Maine : We seek a confident INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN to join an established hospital-owned primary care practice 75 minutes from Portland. This service is managed by a highly regarded 25-bed critical access hospital in nearby Pittsfield that is part of Maines second largest health system offering financial stability and soundness, and an excellent referral / specialist network.You will be the sole physician in this practice, working with a skilled NP and supported by a pair of terrific MAs. Together, you will deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to area residents. This is an all-ages practice. You will see patients 18 and over with a focus on older adults and seniors. Care for a grateful panel of multigenerational families and patients, guided by the senior MA who knows everyone! Become part of a clinical team that includes a pharmacist, dietician and behavioral health professionals. Practice where you can truly make a difference in a respectful, collaborative environment. You will have a convenient 4 day / week schedule (40 hours) with moderate volume (14-16 patients / day) and infrequent phone-only call.You will earn a competitive salary plus benefits including a cash sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, health, dental, disability and life insurance, liability insurance, plenty of paid time off for vacations and sick leave, and more paid leave plus a budget for your CME. Generous multi-year assistance with your medical education debt is also available.Maine is the State for Living and Working, and the Safest State in the USA. Clinton is a friendly town of 3500 located between the college town of Waterville and the hospital site in Pittsfield in central Maine. Pittsfield features peaceful rolling hills of fields and woods, farms and ranches, a historic downtown, and plenty of family homes. Education is highly prized here, and the school system is excellent.Waterville is a larger community of 16,000 people on the scenic Kennebec River. Home to Colby and Thomas Colleges, you will enjoy convenient amenities (dining, shopping, entertainment and more) that serve thousands of students and faculty, plus residents from Watervilles neighboring suburbs. Recent economic growth here has been significant, making it a great place to be for years to come.Enjoy a convenient location between Portland and Bangor, the mountains and the seacoast. You will be in easy reach of impressive ski resorts, quiet beaches, waterfront restaurants, and exciting harbors. Residential options are plentiful since commuting is simple. All three communities described above are along Maines major freeway. You might enjoy in-town living in a choice of welcoming neighborhoods, or perhaps a chic condo in renovated riverfront mill or factory. If you prefer more space, explore homes in country settings with plenty of peaceful acreage nearby.Maine offers a wide range of recreation in every season. Central Maine offers many appealing lakes and rivers suitable for kayaking or sailing. Enjoy golf, fishing, horseback riding, biking and hiking even whitewater rafting. Winter offers exciting skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating, snowmobiling and more.Bangor is 45 minutes to the east, and home to 100,000 people plus an international airport, shopping malls and theatres, dozens of restaurants, a childrens museum, a casino / hotel, summer concerts and music festivals on the riverfront, and more.Portland is southwest. One of the most popular cities in New England, you can participate in the active social scene centered around the historic Old Port district. Enjoy amazing seafood and international cuisine with hundreds of restaurants from which to choose. Fly from the convenient International Jetport, enjoy semi-pro sports, explore galleries and museums, or take in live music and theater, including the Portland Symphony Orchestra. There is much to enjoy in Maine.Contact us today to learn more. We are offering : Interesting outpatient internal medicine / primary care role See patients 18 and over with a focus on older adults / seniorsRelocation assistance brings you to beautiful, welcoming MaineSecure hospital employment with a major healthcare systemLead physician role in collaborative patient-centered practiceConvenient 4 day / week schedule (40 hours)Competitive salary PLUS cash sign-on bonusLiability, health, dental, disability and life insurancePlenty of paid time off for vacations and sick leaveAdditional paid leave plus a budget for your CMEGenerous multi-year student loan assistanceDesirable central location with access to many amenities