Houlton, Maine: We seek a skilled HOSPITALIST to provide inpatient care in an award-winning critical access hospital serving the residents of Aroostook County in northeastern Maine. Join one of Americas Top Rural Hospitals and enjoy a wonderful work/life balance in a scenic and recreation-rich community.Your schedule will be 7 days on/7 days off, 7am-7pm. Join 2 full time Hospitalists on a team supplemented by per diem doctors who cover for vacations, etc. This respected medical center has 16 acute care beds and 4 intermediate care beds with an average daily census of 14. ICU patients are moved to a larger facility. The remaining beds are Acute Care patients, Med/Surg patients, observation patients, swing patients and patients waiting to be placed. Daily admissions average 1-4. Procedures not required.MD/DO Physicians trained in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Med/Peds are all welcome here.J1/H1b visa support is available.You will earn a highly competitive salary plus benefits including a cash signing bonus, paid relocation assistance, paid liability insurance, and health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. An expense budget for your CME is provided. Assistance with student loan debt is available.Houlton sits on Maines eastern border with New Brunswick, Canada. The slow-paced town of Houlton appeals to many families seeking a friendly community and a wholesome lifestyle. You will find a selection of homes in Houlton, one of its neighboring towns, or in a country setting nearby where acreage is available.Northern Maine offers a wide range of outdoor recreation including camping, hiking, canoeing and fishing in warm seasons, and wintertime activities ranging from snowmobiling and ice fishing to cross country skiing and even dog sledding. Houlton is the seat of Aroostook County, the largest county east of the Mississippi, so amenities including shopping and dining are plentiful. This is a region of farms and forests and rolling hills plus many lakes and streams. Numerous organic farms thrive here.Many Houlton residents visit the city of Fredericton, New Brunswick the provincial capital, with over 100,000 people 75 miles to the east. Houlton is one hour south of Presque Isle, Maine (with a regional airport offering daily flights to/from Newark), and two hours north of Bangor, Maines third largest city, with an international airport, shopping malls, dozens of restaurants and stores, a casino/hotel, riverfront concerts and festivals, and many more big city amenities. Portland is 3.5 hours away, and Quebec City is 5 hours from Houlton.The employer is ready to hire. Please contact us today for details.HIGHLIGHTS:Paid relocation assistance brings you to beautiful MaineSafe, welcoming, family-friendly community Secure hospital employment with independent nonprofitMD/DO, IM/FP welcome hereJ1/H1b visa support availableConvenient day shift schedule, 7 on/7 off, 7am-7pmHighly competitive salaryCash sign-on bonusPaid liability insurance Health, dental, vision & life insuranceBudget for your CME providedAssistance with student loan debt availableProfessional pride caring for appreciative patients
