Physician / Family Practice / Maine / Permanent / Family Physician invited to rural outpatient primary care practice in scenic northern Maine! Loan assistance available! Job

Patten, Maine : We seek a skilled Family Medicine Physician to join a very well established and financially secure rural health center (FQHC) now in its fourth decade of operation. In addition to primary care, this respected organization provides dental care, mental health care, physical therapy, and chiropractic services.POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE LOCATIONS including the Maine towns of Patten, Millinocket and Houlton.We offer a rewarding outpatient-only primary care practice caring for patients of all ages many of whom are uninsured or underinsured along with some walk-in / urgent care. Your panel will be weighted toward geriatrics more than pediatrics. You will join an office with other providers physicians and advanced practice providers supported by a compassionate nursing team, and skilled administrative staff.Support for J1 / H1b visas is available! NHSC candidates are welcome!This full time position comes with a terrific weekday schedule - with no nights, no weekends, no holidays. Call is shared by phone only. You will enjoy practicing in a modern facility with state of the art technology and electronic medical records. Become part of an experienced, collaborative team focused on providing the best possible patient care.We are offering : Paid relocation to beautiful MaineFriendly, collaborative and rewarding family practice Interesting mix seeing patients of all ages, weighted toward geriatricsTerrific weekday schedule no nights, no weekends, no holidays!Choose from a 4- or 5-day / week scheduleShared phone-only call J1 / H1b support available, NHSC candidates welcome!Competitive salary based on your experienceFully paid health and dental coverageFully paid liability, life & disability insurance3 weeks of paid time off for vacations (FOUR WEEKS starting year two!)One week of flexible PTO (11 days starting year two!)10 paid holidaysAdditional week of paid leave plus a budget for your CMEParticipation in a retirement plan WITH employer contributions!Tax-free NHSC Federal Student Loan assistance!Immense job satisfaction caring for many underserved patients!Patten is a small town between the cities of Bangor and Houlton in scenic northern Maine. This family-friendly community, and several small communities near it, offers affordable housing, with acreage readily available for those who dream of a country lifestyle. Waterfront living is plentiful, with homes on area lakes, rivers and streams. The terrain is marked by rolling hills and lush forests, with agricultural properties thriving throughout the region.What was once a busy logging district is now popular for beauty and recreation! This picturesque area supports many activities for locals and visitors alike : boating, snowmobiling, golf, camping, hiking and climbing, hunting and fishing and many more ways to enjoy Maine's acclaimed four-season environment. Patten is near Baxter State Park a 200,000 acre playground that is home of Maines tallest mountain Mt. Katahdin plus more lakes and ponds, and the start / finish of the Appalachian Trail. Notable wildlife includes moose and bald eagles. Baxter is a wonderful resource for all who enjoy nature.Bangor, 90 miles south of Patten, is home to over 100,000 people and offers an international airport, shopping malls and theatres, dozens of chain and independent restaurants, a wonderful childrens museum, a symphony orchestra, a casino / hotel, summer concerts and music festivals on the riverfront, and much more. Nearer to Patten is the city of Orono, with the primary campus of the University of Maine and over 10,000 full time students. Enjoy an abundance of cultural and collegiate sporting events here, including NCAA Division I football, soccer, basketball, baseball and hockey.Contact us today to learn more about these new positions!