Family Practice opening details

A terrific, well established private practice in the desirable college town of Waterville, Maine, is seeking another doctor to join their staff of two physicians (one FP and one Internist) and one FNP. This is an outpatient-only practice, but the opportunity to practice hospital medicine may be offered to the right individual if so desired. This practice does not offer OB services. The doctors in this practice have strong subspecialty skills in addiction / substance abuse / chemical dependency. While training in this area is not required, candidates with an interest in helping patients with these issues will make the best fit for this practice. The staff will happily provide full training to the incoming physician.

New or practicing physicians are welcome to apply for this position. Family physicians or internists are equally welcome. This is a full time position, which could be constructed as a four or five day/week schedule. The office holds evening hours one night a week, shared on a 1:3 basis. Otherwise, the call is handled by phone only on a 1:4 basis, covering the patients of this practice only. Admissions are referred to the MaineGeneral Medical Center here in Waterville where they will be cared for by a staff of exceptional hospitalists.

The selected candidate will be given an income guarantee through the practice’s supporting hospital along with paid relocation expenses. This may convert at some point to a base salary plus incentive plan / partnership scenario when appropriate. In addition, the practice provides benefits including health (with a co-pay), dental, and life insurance. After two years, a retirement program with some employer matching is also provided. Paid vacation and CME time, plus CME expenses, is also provided. There may even be a possibility of medical education debt assistance from the sponsoring hospital. Because of the outpatient only nature of this position, the incoming physician could settle anywhere within a reasonable commuting distance!

The MaineGeneral Medical Center is a hospital with two campuses, one in Augusta and one in Waterville, about twenty minutes apart when using I-95, Maine’s major freeway. Combined, the two facilities have nearly 300 beds. MaineGeneral provides a wide range of high-quality acute care, emergency room, medical/surgical care, maternal and child health, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services and programs. Together, the two campuses serve a population of more than 130,000 people, and they combine to treat over 300,000 outpatients annually.

Waterville is a mid-sized college town located in lower-central Maine. With its outlying suburbs and surrounding rural communities, hospitals in Waterville estimate that their service area exceeds 65,000 people. This family-friendly community offers seemingly endless recreational opportunities, superior public schools, affordable real estate, and great shopping facilities. It’s a wonderful place to call home!

Centrally located, Waterville is less then an hour from Maine’s coast. This area encompasses a number of lakes and rivers, so Waterville offers excellent opportunities for water lovers. You can enjoy all types of boating here, from canoeing and kayaking and sailing and nearby whitewater rafting. For those who prefer dry land, you can enjoy Maine’s warmer seasons by going hiking, biking or backpacking on many nearby trails, or perhaps camping, fishing or hunting.

In the wintertime, enjoy the snow! Visit one of Maine’s many dynamic downhill slopes, such as the famed Sugarloaf Ski Resort, located just 90 minutes from Waterville. You could also take pleasure in snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling or ice fishing. If you prefer activities that are a bit more tame, try antiquing, bird watching, or nature photography! There is truly something for everyone to enjoy in every Maine season.

Since Waterville is just 20 minutes north of Augusta, Maine’s capitol city, its easy to benefit from all the services, shopping, dining, and other amenities you would expect to find in a community that serves hundreds of government employees and their families. Augusta is home to three museums: two will introduce you to Maine’s interesting history (The Maine State Museum and Old Fort Western Museum), and one makes an outstanding day trip for kids (The Children’s Discovery Museum).

Many exciting festivals are held annually in Waterville. If you like impressive art, then you will want to attend the Waterville In-Town Art Fest, held annually since 1969, making it one of the oldest outdoor art shows in Maine. If food tickles your fancy, participate in The Greater Taste of Waterville. This event has celebrated local cuisine since 1992, and encourages you taste-test selections from all your favorite area restaurants and dining establishments while you enjoy magnificent entertainment. Are you a film buff? The Maine International Film Fest is a Waterville celebration hosted by Friends of Art and Film in Central Maine, dedicated to supporting the arts. You’ll have a great time in Waterville no matter which events you choose to attend!

Maine is recognized as one of the best and safest places in the US to raise a family, partly because of the first-rate education available here. Excellent schools are great source of Waterville pride! With two public and two parochial elementary schools, parents can choose the academic career they want for their youngsters. Older students continue their educations in the Waterville public middle school and public high school. Some high school students choose to attend the Mid-Maine Technical Center, in conjunction with their regular high school curriculum, to prepare themselves to go straight into the workplace. Its an excellent option available right in your neighborhood.

Waterville is truly a college town, and the home of three very fine schools: Colby College, a highly respected private liberal arts college; Thomas College, a private business college; and Kennebec Valley Community College, a comprehensive, public 2-year institution that provides a quality education in a range of fields.

Those settling in the Waterville area will enjoy a range of residential choices. You can live right in the city, or in one of several suburban areas, or you can enjoy Maine’s openness by acquiring some acreage in any of the quiet communities surrounding the city, where affordable real estate is plentiful, and waterfront living is an option on one of the area’s lakes, rivers or streams. Great schools, affordable real estate and excellent recreational opportunities make this a highly desirable community in which to live and work! If you seek a high quality of life for your family, this could be the place for you!

Contact: Cal Weaver

Email: cweaver@themha.org