Palliative Medicine

Description

The Palliative Care Practice of MaineHealth Medical Group (MHMG) is seeking palliative care physicians to join our rapidly growing team. There are palliative care physician needs across the MaineHealth system in various locations and settings. We are seeking physician support at Maine Medical Center (MMC) in Portland, the freestanding palliative care outpatient clinic in Scarborough, inpatient and outpatient settings at Lincoln and Mid Coast Hospital, and outreach clinics to rural hospitals in the mountain region of Western Maine. Candidates must be BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

This position offers:

* Part of an effort to increase access to specialty palliative care across MaineHealth Medical Group.

* We are developing a home-based palliative care program.

* Working together with an interdisciplinary team, the MHMG Palliative Care Practice is poised to meet the increasing demand for high quality specialty palliative care across MaineHealth.

* The interdisciplinary team is committed to providing exceptional patient and family-centered care and maintaining a supportive and collaborative practice environment.

* Team-based care model with collaborative approach to care.

* Competitive compensation package including relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.

* Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.

Qualifications:

* MD/DO from an accredited medical school.

* Board Certification/Board Eligible.

In all areas in Maine, you'll find the most spectacular natural beauty and outdoor recreation found anywhere. Sail, surf and kayak the world-class waters, hike the mountains that overlook the sea, swim & fish in pristine lakes and streams, and bike on country lanes. Below are some highlights for specific regions.

- Southern Maine (Maine Medical Center, MaineHealth Palliative Care outpatient clinic in Scarborough)

o The best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. Enjoy an abundance of rich cultural opportunities and great schools in a safe community environment.

- Coastal Maine (LincolnHealth, Mid Coast Hospital)

o Damariscotta is located approximately one hour north of Portland, in picturesque Lincoln County. It is known as the oyster capital of New England, highlighted by the annual Oyster Celebration every June.

o Brunswick is home toBowdoin College, theBowdoin International Music Festival, theBowdoin College Museum of Art, and the Maine State Music Theatre, along with a variety of exquisite restaurants and a desirable school district.

- Western Maine & New Hampshire (Stephens, Franklin, Memorial Hospital)

o Norway is a scenic community in the heart of four-season recreation. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Family ski resorts, including Sunday River, are less than an hour away.

o Farmington provides unsurpassed natural beauty, safe communities, excellent schools and nearly unlimited outdoor recreation.

o North Conway, New Hampshire sits at the heart of the White Mountains and has been named the number one ski town in the United States.

Interested candidates may submit a CV and cover letter to Gina Mallozzi, Physician Recruiter at Gina.Mallozzi@mainehealth.org.

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.

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

J-1 visa applicants are welcome to apply.