Physician / Family Practice

Porter, Maine: We invite an experienced Primary Care Physician FP or IM or Med/Peds to lead the clinical team as MEDICAL DIRECTOR in an established community-focused rural health center (FQHC) serving 22,000 people in and around this historic town. This is a hands-on role where you will have administrative/ leadership and coaching responsibilities (25%) while also serving as a primary care physician and managing your own panel of patients (75%).Primary care here is outpatient-only with no OB. Collaborate with fellow physicians and a dedicated clinical and administrative team seeking to provide optimal health care for patients many of whom are uninsured or underinsured. We seek the right person to be Team Leader for all clinical services in an Integrated Primary Care/ Patient Centered Medical Home model. This is an equal opportunity employer. National Health Service Corps candidates are welcome to this underserved area. MD/DO receive equal consideration.Come to desirable southwestern Maine, on the New Hampshire border one hour west of Portland, where this multidisciplinary practice provides primary care, dental care, mental health services, nutrition, eye care, podiatry, family planning and more, all in one location with radiology and lab services onsite. Providers here are well-respected and make a tangible difference to local people by breaking down barriers and providing quality care to a population with evolving healthcare needs.You will have a convenient 4 day/week schedule (10-hour days) with no weekends and no holidays. Practice in a modern facility with an experienced staff and state-of-the-art technology with electronic medical records - so you can focus on delivering the best possible patient care. Light phone-only call goes through an RN triage service first, and is shared, so when your turn comes up (about once/week) you will only field a handful of calls.We are offering:Friendly, collaborative and rewarding outpatient practice Terrific 4 day/week schedule no weekends, no holidaysAttractive location in beautiful western Maine 1 hour from PortlandPrior leadership/management experience preferredCompetitive salary based on your experiencePaid health and dental insurance, life & disability insurancePlenty of paid time off for vacations PLUS paid holidaysPaid leave plus a budget for your CMEParticipation in a retirement plan Eligible to apply for tax-free NHSC Federal Student Loan assistanceImmense job satisfaction caring for underserved patientsScenic Maine proudly earns the nickname Vacationland a pristine, rejuvenating playground where millions of visitors from around the world choose to spend their leisure time. You can make your home here and experience a fantastic four-season environment with virtually limitless outdoor activities on land and water. Enjoy convenient proximity to New Englands best downhill skiing and snowboarding, along with interesting local hiking, cross-country skiing, a choice of golf courses, and many more recreational choices.Porter is a town of 1500 in the foothills of the White Mountains that has its historic roots in farming. This region offers a high quality of life, a low crime rate, and a low cost of living. Marked by lakes and streams, forests and antique farms, homes are affordable in western Maine, and acreage is available for those interested in a country lifestyle. If you are open to commuting, you can live anywhere nearer to Portland/the coast as desired.Porter is just 18 miles from Fryeburg, Maine site of Fryeburg Academy a renowned private school (grades 9-13) that attracts boarding students from around the world. This institution is also the local high school, so students in this district will attend the Academy as their local high school, at no cost.Porter is just an hour from Portland a city frequently cited as one of America's top cities to live, work and visit. With quality schools, a wealth of seafood and ethnic restaurants, three semi-pro sports teams, the lively Old Port district, a broad selection of theaters and live music houses, plus a renowned symphony orchestra, and the International Jetport, Portland is named by Parenting Magazine as one of the best cities for families.Porter is 45 minutes from North Conway, NH, known for its year-round resorts, excellent skiing, and abundant tax-free shopping. Porter is about two hours from Boston, with early American historical sites, national championship sports, much more art and culture including live theater and ballet, and a major international airport. Porter is 2.5 hours from Boston.Contact us today to learn more about this excellent new opportunity.