Physician / ObGyn / Maine / Permanent / J1 / H1b : TWO OB / GYNs invited to scenic riverside community in

Skowhegan, Maine : We invite TWO confident OB / GYNs to join the medical staff of an independent 25-bed critical access hospital providing care to more than 30,000 residents around this riverside community in central Maine. Join 40+ physicians (and over 700 employees) working to deliver progressive health and medical services in beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities.We are replacing one physician who is moving out of the area and preparing for the retirement of a senior doctor.Candidates requiring J1 or H1b sponsorship are encouraged to apply.You will be employed by the hospital, where you will provide a full scope of womens health services in a comfortable office setting adjacent to the hospital. You will spend a third of your time in OB, and two thirds in Gyn. This modern medical center sees an average of 150 deliveries each year about half handled by the OB / GYNs, and half by local Family Medicine physicians. Call is managed on an every-other-week basis. Step into an established, welcoming practice with superb clinical and administrative support, and enjoy a convenient 4.5 day / week schedule (with half-days on Fridays).We are offering : Paid relocation to beautiful MaineScenic and welcoming recreational communitySecure hospital employment with independent medical centerJ1 / H1b sponsorship available, expenses paidInteresting full-scope practice, 1 / 3 OB and 2 / 3 GynConvenient 4.5 day / week schedule (half days on Fridays)Call is shared every-other-weekExcellent, collaborative, supportive professional environmentVery competitive salary plus productivity bonusesLiability, life, health and disability insurance7 weeks of paid leave (vacations, holidays, sick leave, CME time)Excellent budget for your CME expensesDesirable region that is terrific for families!Come to beautiful Maine and see how it earns the nickname, Vacationland! Skowhegan is the jumping-off point to The North Woods, an outdoor recreation lovers dream, with dozens of lakes and rivers, and scenic mountains. Winter snow provides a reliable base for many miles of groomed snowmobile and snowshoeing trails. Locals frequent Eaton Mountain (3 miles from the hospital) for skiing, snowboarding and sledding, or the big slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain, one of New Englands premier ski facilities, 40 miles away. In the summertime, enjoy the activities offered by the beautiful waterways throughout the region. Try some of the best trout fly-fishing in New England, or golf, kayaking or white-water rafting, hiking and biking, or camping on the banks of a quiet lake. There is something here for everyone who loves the outdoors. You may spot a moose or a bald eagle!Skowhegan schools are top-notch, yet real estate here is very affordable. Choose a vintage Victorian home downtown, or a comfortable suburban place in a family-filled neighborhood, or a historic farmhouse, with plenty of acreage to enjoy. You might purchase your own land featuring woods, pastures or streams, where you can build your dream house! The Skowhegan State Fair brings fun and food to town each August, with everything from a petting zoo to a Demolition Derby. Surrounding communities offer art, theatre, gyms, childrens programs, unique restaurants and more making this a terrific place to raise a family.Skowhegan is the crossroads of Maine, located on the picturesque Kennebec River, which once powered local industry. The rolling hills of southern Somerset County mark an area rich in history, boasting a vibrant economy. Skowhegan is 30 minutes north of the popular college town of Waterville (home to prestigious Colby College), and 60 minutes west of Bangor, Maines third largest city, with an international airport, a respected childrens museum, a casino / hotel, summer music and arts festivals on the riverfront, and more.This town is only an hour from Maine's spectacular coast, and 90 minutes from Portland, with hundreds of restaurants, theaters, a symphony orchestra, semi-pro sports, the International Jetport, and the high-energy Old Port district of shops and nightclubs. Skowhegan is 3.5 hours from Boston, and 3 hours from Quebec, Canada.Contact us today to learn more about these new opportunities!