Physician - Geriatric Medicine

Description

MaineHealth Geriatric Care Consults Portland is currently seeking a Board-Certified Internist or Family Medicine physician with clinical skill in Geriatric Medicine (fellowship, advanced training or clinical experience) to join our team in the Southern Region of MaineHealth. Applicants with experience are preferred, but physician mentorship opportunities are available for newly graduated Fellows with a demonstrated interest in developing leadership skills. As part of a collaborative clinical team (PA/NP/MA), your dedication to the practice of medicine and desire to take the time to know your patients can be fulfilled. This full-time position involves serving as medical director in our nursing home practice and offers opportunities to participate in your interests such as academic leadership, inpatient consultation and geriatric assessment.

This position also provides some flexibility dependent on applicant interest: opportunities to participate in inpatient consultation or outpatient geriatrics assessment exist, as do opportunities for academic leadership (IM rotation director, coordination of a medical student geriatrics elective rotation and teaching APP students, residents and geriatrics fellows).

The Division of Geriatrics has built a foundation for Maine's older adults that encompasses all aspects of geriatric care, including inpatient and outpatient services, community resources and access to health care practitioners specifically trained in geriatrics. The Division currently has 15 experienced physicians and 14 Advanced Practice Providers. Our Geriatric Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners also provide ongoing primary patient care at area nursing homes and New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland. The group provides care in other hospital service areas including MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Biddeford, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital, and MaineHealth Franklin Hospital with a goal of assuring excellent geriatrics care across MaineHealth.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is a diverse and vibrant community.

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and CV to apply.