Family Practice opening details

Board Certified/Eligible in Family Practice

A rural health center in beautiful western Maine seeks a physician to lead the family practice team providing outpatient primary care and preventive services to patients and families of all ages, from newborns to geriatrics. Located in the renowned Rangeley Lakes Region (1 hour northwest of Farmington) – an area that features 110 lakes, ponds, and streams, thousands of acres of wild forests, and abundant wildlife – this office saw nearly 2,000 patients for over 6000 visits last year. Rangeley, a community of just 1300 citizens, is a magnet for nature lovers and recreational enthusiasts, so this practice often stays busy treating visitors who swarm to the area in all seasons.

The incoming physician will often be the sole doctor on duty. At times, you will work with and supervise midlevel providers and rotating medical students. Qualified candidates must be comfortable treating patients of all ages, and also with handling urgent care cases which may be presented. Walk-in cases may include sporting injuries resulting from skiing, fishing, hunting, boating and more, so be ready to handle anything from chest pains to fish hook removal.

Your salary will be calculated based upon your level of experience. Additional benefits may include such things as a paid malpractice, paid relocation, participation in a pension plan with employer contributions, and possibly some Medical Education Debt Assistance. Paid time off is provided for vacation, holidays and CME.

Admissions are referred to Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) in Farmington, about 40 miles away. FMH is a terrific, 70-bed acute care institution, JCAHO-accredited, and expanding to better serve 40,000 residents in this picturesque area near Maine’s western mountains. With a progressive, 50-plus member medical staff (including more than 20 primary care providers), FHM is able to provide exemplary service that keeps their patients satisfied.

FMH is nationally recognized by the AHA for innovative programs in rural healthcare that provide services to all, regardless of ability to pay. In 2003, FMH was presented with the Carolyn Boone Lewis Living the Vision Award for living the American Hospital Association’s vision of a society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.

Farmington is a convenient and attractive community that is home to 7,000 people, and the branch of the University of Maine hailed by “US News and World Report� as the #1 Public Liberal-Arts College in the country. Just a one hour drive from Rangeley, this charming and growing community offers concerts, lectures, first-run movies, bookstores, and a number of great restaurants, all within easy reach!

The arts are alive in Farmington! Many local residents are visual and performing artists, writers or craftspeople who contribute to the cultural and economic life of the region through their work in schools, small businesses, the University of Maine at Farmington, and their home studios. Student groups such as Mt. Blue Voices and Franklin County Fiddlers, and numerous adult bands (of such variety that they include Franco-American folk music, contra-dance music, old-time country, and classic rock 'n' roll) perform at nursing homes and for various community functions. People of all ages exhibit fantastic artwork in area businesses, at Farmington's Art in the Park, and the Franklin County Fair. Just south of Farmington is the town of Wilton, home to an annual Blueberry Festival.

Property in the western Mountain region is plentiful, and often very affordable! It comes in a variety of forms: You could purchase undeveloped land near a brook or meadow or on a mountainside, and build that traditional log cabin you’ve always dreamed of. Or, buy an existing home in towns, where the prices of country homes are very reasonable. You’ll enjoy life in Maine, a state consistently rated as one of the best places to raise a family in the US.

You’ll find many fun-filled ways to spend your leisure time in western Maine. Maine’s downhill skiing is spectacular, and practically at your doorstep! You might also enjoy other winter activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing. Pristine lakes and streams abound in this area! In warmer seasons, you can enjoy hiking or biking or backpacking on many nearby trails, or perhaps camping, fishing or hunting. Maine also offers all types of boating, from canoeing and kayaking to sailing and whitewater rafting, plus golfing, rock climbing, and much, much more.

If you prefer something a little more tame, try antiquing, bird watching, or nature photography. Western Maine is known for its foliage, making for amazing photo opportunities in the autumn! Whether you’re active in outdoor recreation, seeking fine educational opportunities, or just looking for a simple, Maine way of life, you can find it all in this pristine region!

Contact: Cal Weaver

Email: cweaver@themha.org