Physician - Medical Director - Emergency Department

Description

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital is seeking afull time BC / BE Physician to serve as Medical Director to join their highly skilled Emergency Medicine team located in Norway, Maine.

The successful candidate willjoin our current Emergency Medicine physician team. The Medical Director will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer to run the day-to-day operations of this growing practice. This would be a practicing ED physician with clinical FTE of .6 FTE with .4 FTE of administrative duties.

Enjoy a rewarding work - life balance in an outstanding community Emergency Department located about 1 hour from Portland, Maine. The MaineHealth Stephens ED sees over 20,000 visits per year with a well-rounded case mix. The all-physician group is close-knit with low turnover and enjoys an excellent reputation in the local medical community. MaineHealth Stephens is a 25-bed critical access hospital with 24-hour hospitalist, surgery, obstetric, orthopedic, anesthesia, and pediatric coverage. The entire MaineHealth system uses an integrated EPIC EHR system, allowing ready access to consultants at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center via phone and telehealth. This position offers teaching opportunities of medical students, as Stephens Hospital, a member of MaineHealth, is one of the teaching sites for the Maine Medical Center - Tufts University Medical School program.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Education : Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Experience :
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in an emergency department setting.
• Previous leadership experience in an emergency department or related healthcare setting is highly preferred.
• Skills & Competencies :
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Expertise in quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practices.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, patient care standards, and hospital operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement practical solutions in a high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities :

This position offers :

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Norway Maine , is a scenic, affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreation area only 1 hour from Portland. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Norway is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vistas of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Family ski resorts, including Sunday River, are less than an hour away. Excellent public and private schools and a variety of housing options make Norway an exceptional place to call home.

To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page .

To learn more, please contact : Donna Lafean, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth / Stephens Hospital at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org .