Physician / Family Practice

Porter, Maine: We invite a confident Family Medicine Physician to join an established community-focused rural health center (FQHC) serving 22,000 people in and around this western Maine town. We welcome National Health Service Corps candidates to practice in this underserved area.Enjoy a rewarding outpatient-only practice providing care to people of all ages many of whom are uninsured or underinsured in this location on the New Hampshire border just an hour from Portland. This is a busy, multidisciplinary practice providing 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 difference to local people by breaking down barriers and providing quality care to a population with evolving healthcare needs. You will be part of a care team that includes a medical assistant, an RN, and a call center and patient support representative in this Integrated Primary Care / Patient Centered Medical Home model.You will have a convenient schedule working 4 days/week, 10-hour days, with no nights, weekends, no holidays. Very light phone-only call, shared about 1:8, goes through an RN triage service first so you will only see a handful of calls each month. Practice in a modern facility with a dedicated staff and state-of-the-art technology with electronic medical records so you can focus on delivering the best possible patient care.We are offering:Friendly, supportive and rewarding outpatient practice Terrific 4 day/week schedule no nights, no weekends, no holidays.Attractive location in beautiful western Maine 1 hour from PortlandCompetitive 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 Tax-free NHSC Federal Student Loan assistance.Immense job satisfaction caring for many underserved patients.Scenic 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 the many parks, beaches and mountains steeped in history.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, and a low cost of living. Marked by lakes and streams, forests and antique farms, homes are affordable, acreage is available, and in-town living is convenient. Enjoy convenient proximity to New Englands best downhill skiing and snowboarding, along with interesting local hiking, cross-country skiing, and your choice of golf courses. Neighboring New Hampshire offers sales-tax-free shopping.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, and the International Jetport, Portland is named by Parenting Magazine as one of the best cities for families. Porter is a little over two hours from Boston.Contact us today to learn more about this excellent new opportunity.