Hospitalist Physician

Hospitalist Physician at Rural Physicians Group summary:

The Hospitalist Physician provides inpatient medical care at a Critical Access Hospital in northern Maine, managing patients with cardiorespiratory diseases, infections, strokes, and post-operative conditions. Working 7-10 shifts per month with 24/7 call coverage supported by telemedicine, the physician collaborates with specialists in cardiology, surgery, psychiatry, anesthesia, and urology. The position offers a private on-site workspace, malpractice coverage, full meals, and competitive compensation within a rural community surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities.

Location: Northern Maine Medical Center

• Fort Kent is located in the picturesque northern Maine, surrounded by many lakes, hiking, biking trails and is a perfect location for the outdoors enthusiasts.
• Some of the major economic drivers in catchment area including logging, farming and papermill industries. A small university campus associated with Maine University System.
• Population of 14,000 in the catchment area served by the hospital
• Nearest Airport 1 hour from facility

Start Date: November 2025

Credentialing: 30-90 days

Schedule: 7-10, 24-hour shifts/month

Call: 24/7 with Telenoc backup

Details: Critical Access Hospital

• ICU Beds: 6
• Acute Beds: 12 inpatient
• Observation: 2
• Swing Beds: 13
• Average Daily Census: 6.4
• Max Census: 20
• Average Daily Discharges: 3
• Avg LOS: 2.5 days, 9 days swing bed
• Swing Bed: 12
• Avg. Weekly Admissions: Average about 24 admissions to Inpatients, Observations and Swing per week

Acuity: Cardiorespiratory diseases, infections, CVA, post ops

Subspecialty Support: Cardiology, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Anesthesia- CRNP, Urology once a week.

EMR: Cerner Community Works

Compensation & Benefits

• Independent Contractor (1099)
• Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPG
• Providers have a private space with bathroom and shower.

o Linens and housekeeping provided

• Providers are provided 3 full meals a day from the dietary department.

$218,000-$339,000 yearly

Keywords:

Hospitalist, Inpatient care, Critical access hospital, Cardiorespiratory diseases, Telemedicine backup, Patient management, Rural healthcare, ICU care, Physician contractor, Medical shift work