Palliative Care Physician Opportunity in Picturesque Maine

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is looking for a compassionate BE/BC Palliative Medicine Physician to join our team of talented physicians and advance practice practitioners. The Palliative Care Physician will work closely with other physicians, clinicians, and health professionals in a team approach to patient care. J-1 visa waiver program participants are welcome to apply.

Position Details

• Mix of inpatient and outpatient services
• Flexible work schedule
• Full complement of support staff
• Experienced Physicians and APPs on staff
• Teaching opportunities (i.e., med students, residents, etc.)

Compensation Information

• $254,000 - $270,400 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity.
• The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc

Why Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center?

• Employer paid malpractice coverage (lifetime tail coverage included)
• Student Loan Repayment
• Sign-On and Relocation Bonuses
• 8+ Weeks of PTO/CME
• J-1 waiver opportunity – hospital assistance with obtaining visa with hospital sponsored pathway to green card. Exceptional support through process from hospital and immigration team

About us

• Regional Tertiary Care and ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center: We are a comprehensive, 411-bed medical center serving as the referral center for a patient population of 500,000 in the northern two-thirds of the state’s geography. The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year.
• Vibrant Small City: As one of Maine’s major urban centers, Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, arts, and commerce. Unwind in our historic downtown area filled with shopping, bars and restaurants; take in a concert on the picturesque waterfront; or enjoy the vibrant cultural scene with a show at the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
• Adventure Awaits: Outdoor recreational activities are abundant during all four seasons. You’ll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains and many state parks; and it’s only a short commute to miles of beautiful coastline as well as Acadia National Park.
• Family Friendly: Bangor was rated one of the top cleanest metropolitan cities in the US in 2023 by the ALA. Great school systems, safe communities, friendly neighbors and a lower-than-average cost of living are ideal for raising a family.
• Academic Enrichment: Public schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team. The Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is ACGME accredited with osteopathic recognition.
• Well connected: Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major national destinations.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a member of Northern Light Health , an integrated statewide healthcare system focused on raising the bar for healthcare delivery and leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers services across its nine member hospitals, including primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

For confidential consideration, please contact:

Marlee Cuskelly, Provider Recruiter

Phone: 207.973.5358

E mail: providercareers@northernlight.org