Hospitalist Job at Rural Physicians Group in Fort Kent, ME

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

Experience + Qualifications

· Minimum 1 years of experience practicing autonomously

· Vent Management

· Central Lines

· Lumbar Puncture

· Paracentesis/Thoracentesis

· Intubations

· Active ME License or the ability to obtain

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!