Rural Physicians Group - Hospitalist Opening, Fort Kent, ME

Location :   Northern Maine Medical Center

Fort Kent is located in the picturesque northern Maine, surrounded by many lakes, hiking, biking trails and is a perfect location for the outdoors enthusiasts.

Some of the major economic drivers in catchment area including logging, farming and papermill industries.

A small university campus associated with Maine University System.

Population of 14,000 in the catchment area served by the hospital

Nearest Airport   : 1 hour from facility

Start Date :  November 2025

Credentialing :   30-90 days

Schedule :  7-10, 24-hour shifts with telenoc back up

Details :  Critical Access Hospital

ICU Beds :  6

Acute Beds :   12 inpatient

Observation :  2

Swing Beds :  13

Average Daily Census :  6.4

Max Census :  20

Average Daily Discharges :  3

Avg LOS :  2.5 days, 9 days swing bed

Swing Bed :   12

Avg. Weekly Admissions :   Average about 24 admissions to Inpatients, Observations and Swing per week

Acuity :  Cardiorespiratory diseases, infections, CVA, post ops

Subspecialty Support :  Cardiology, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Anesthesia- CRNP, Urology once a week.

EMR :  Cerner Community Works

Experience + Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years of experience practicing autonomously
• Vent Management
• Central Lines
• Lumbar Puncture
• Paracentesis / Thoracentesis
• Intubations
• Active ME License or the ability to obtain

Compensation & Benefits

Linens and housekeeping provided

Base Comp :

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