Internist Job at Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta, ME

Physician sought for Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital

Riverview Psychiatric Center is seeking a full-time Internal Medicine Physician or Family Medicine Physician. The hired candidate will provide medical care to a panel of patients with blended commitment levels and varying lengths of stay: three to four (3–4) months to three to four (3–4) years. One to two (1-2) H&Ps per week with primary care and preventive management for long-term patients, as well as managing acute medical issues as they arise for a complex patient population. The total patient panel consists of approximately 40–45 patients, shared with our experienced PA.

Incentives / Benefits Package:

Our relatively small organization offers the unique opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of the patients we serve while supporting an easily achievable work / life balance. 

Must haves:

Where:

RPC is located on the majestic Kennebec River in Maine's capital city of Augusta. This community and surrounding communities offer top-notch schools, safe neighborhoods, four-seasons of outdoor recreation, a municipal airport with direct flights to Boston, and real estate options to suit anyone's needs. We are situated close to all of Maine's wonders, including the mountains for famed skiing to our rocky coast, and we are only an hour's drive from Portland, named in the top ten of America’s best places to live by U.S. News & World Report 2023 for its rich culture, scenic living, and home to an International Airport.

Imagine going from meetings to the mountains or the coast - enjoying small town living without sacrificing the essential urban perks. 

Why us:

Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance-use disorders. We are accredited by CMS and the Joint Commission.

We have a burgeoning collaboration with national and international experts in psychiatry, support a growing and wide variety of teaching and training programs, and have a collegial, supportive medical staff and hospital administration.

Our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to create an environment built on collaboration, integrity of care, and the core belief in lifelong learning through the continuance of skill enhancement and professional growth.

We are committed to employee engagement and value both our clinical and non-clinical employees by recognizing the unique talents and strengths each member brings forward while celebrating our unified efforts in being a Center of Excellence.

Job Types:

Candidates have a choice between a permanent contracted position or State of Maine employment.

State of Maine Employment Benefits:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85% - 100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80 - $11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.