Faculty Physician

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Junior Family Medicine Faculty Physician

At Central Maine Healthcare we are changing the face of healthcare in Maine by providing exceptional quality and accessible care to our patients; where they are and when they need it. We recognize the need to be where our patients are; closer to their communities and offering high quality care through innovative channels. To meet the unique needs of our patient population we have implemented telehealth and opened Maine Urgent Care and Ambulatory surgical centers within our communities. Our clinical affiliation with Mass General Hospital in Boston provides our community with the most innovative and current treatments available without having to leave Maine. As we continue to expand our services one thing remains unchanged: our commitment to providing the best healthcare to the regions residents. Our physicians advanced practice providers nurses and staff are committed to providing patients with the quality medical care they deserve!

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Junior Faculty Physician to join the Family Medicine Residency (FMR). The Junior Faculty role is designed to provide recent family medicine graduates interested in a career in academic medicine with increased clinical and academic experience in preparation for a full faculty position. Applicants must be interested in a communitybased practice serving rural and underserved populations.

Clinical Responsibilities:
Four halfdays per week of direct patient care in our family medicine residency clinics
Rotating weeks as inpatient attending on family medicine teaching service (FMTS) with a faculty mentor
Limited attending call 12 times per month)
Additional clinical opportunities proposed by junior faculty to further individual educational interests (e.g. inpatient/hospital shifts palliative care womens health geriatrics etc.

Educational Responsibilities:
Program supported participation in the Residency Faculty Fundamentals Program provided by the STFM
Attend at least two MITE (MMC Institute for Teaching Excellence) sessions
One halfday per week precepting residents in our FMR clinics
Participation in faculty meetings and ACGME required program committees (CCC PEC Curriculum)
Manage the residents as teachers curriculum
Support the planning and implementation of longitudinal didactics
Lead a minimum of six didactics lectures per year
Inpatient teaching as described above on FMTS in addition to preparing senior residents on the hospitalist teaching service (IMTS) with clinical oversight and feedback skills review
Support medical student education by providing education in clinic/hospital and collaborating with the Medical Student Faculty director with feedback and evaluation of students
Coadvise one first year resident with a faculty member with the expectation to fully take on the advisor role in the following year

Scholarship:
Design and implement a presentable publishable scholarly project with assistance from a mentor. Projects may be a research study answering a clinical or educational question curriculum design and/or evaluation or innovative teaching methods. Submit project(s) to at least one regional or national conference
Meet with project advisor monthly during the year
Attend professional meetings which may include Society of Teachers of Family Medicine NAPCRAG AAFP among others.

Leadership:
Participate in at least one CMHC system level committee of interest
Pursue advocacy interests and share learning with residents
Participate in health policy activities through the American Association of Family Physicians Policy Center and other programs.
Be involved with academic organizations such as the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine the state and county medical society or the American Academy of Family Physicians to engage in learning related to leadership in academic or physician organizations

About the Residency:
777 ACGMEaccredited program with osteopathic recognition and rural track
Two primary clinical sites in Lewiston on CMMCs main campus and in Rumford where our rural track is located
Medical school partnerships with University of New England University of Vermont Boston University and Tufts University
Partnership with Bates College running their student health center
Integrative medicine osteopathic manipulative medicine and wilderness medicine programs
Level 3 NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home Level II trauma center with Life Flight
Engaged welcoming and collaborative faculty group

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Primary care providers at Central Maine Healthcare are responsible for providing care across the continuum
We are actively growing and expanding our services for the community we serve every day
Our family physicians can easily focus on care plans and good quality care with the patient at the center of everything we do
Together we will identify innovative ways to optimize work as a team and maximize our potential to care for our patients

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM
Is changing the face of healthcare important to you
Are you looking for better work life balance
Do you want to practice evidencebased medicine
Are you looking to be a part of enhancing our cultural journey
Are you seeking a practice that focuses on patientcentered quality care

The Benefits of joining Central Maine Healthcare:
Work life balance with flexible schedules and paid time off (Open Choice Time 7 Weeks)
Excellent annual compensation and comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Retirement Malpractice and Tail coverage etc.
Generous signon bonus program
Concierge relocation assistance or bonus option
Tuition Loan Reimbursement: $50000/$200000
Continuing Medical Education: 5 paid CME days and $3500 for CME activities

Fulfill your calling at Central Maine Healthcare to help keep patients healthier and happier so they can enjoy more of what life has to offer.

About Our Community:
Maine is a land full of beauty offering beautiful beaches a rocky coastline lakes and mountains all within driving distance. Maine has lots to offer outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year from camping hiking biking swimming skiing etc. Within the state there is a burgeoning food craft drink and entertainment scene. For families Maine offers safe communities with access to rural and urban areas; as well as nearby airports train and bus stations. Boston is just a couple of hours to the south and can be accessed by car train or bus.

Lewiston Region:
Maines second largest city Lewiston and the city of Auburn sit on the banks of the Androscoggin River. Together the cities L/A as it is referred to locally form the cultural and business center of Androscoggin County. The cities offer a robust food drink and arts scene along with worldclass educational institutions such as Bates College. Outdoor opportunities abound with trails public green spaces and water access to the river and area lakes.

Bridgton Region:
Bridgton is a town in Cumberland County Maine; a resort area in Maines Lake Region and home to Bridgton Academy a private preparatory school. The town is nestled among many of the states most scenic lakes and offers a variety of yearround outdoor recreation activities as well as easy access to some of the areas most significant historical and cultural sites as well as the Atlantic coast beaches. Ski enthusiasts in particular will love this area for its ski slopes these unique ski slopes created by the townspeople in the 1930s spell the word LOVE.

Rumford Region:
A beautiful rural area the town is located in westcentral Maines Oxford County and is surrounded by forests mountains rivers and lakes. This area boasts many recreational opportunities for boating swimming and fishing; and its also home to the largest waterfall east of Niagara. The business district of the town is located on The Island located between the Androscoggin River and the canals. The Island features restaurants and retail stores along with the local government offices Post Office and banking institutions.


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Should you have any difficulty applying please contact:
Melissa Miller
System Director Provider Recruitment

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If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity we look forward to reviewing your application!