Practice Rheumatology in Coastal Maine!
- Visa sponsorship: J-1 waiver, Green card
About the job
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital is seeking a BC/BE rheumatologist to join our experienced team. Provide compassionate, full-spectrum rheumatology care to patients in the coastal communities of Ellsworth, Blue Hill , and the surrounding areas.
This position is eligible for J-1 Waiver sponsorship with a pathway to Green Card (if desired) with the help of our immigration counsel.
Position Highlights Details
- Great schedule with a 4-day workweek and no call
- On-site imaging , infusion clinic and bone density capabilities
- Experienced support from on-site staff and nearby tertiary care center
- Pharmacy on site
- Experienced support staff with 1 rheumatology nurse with cross-trained coverage from Infusion/Oncology nurses and MAs
- 36 hours of clinical time/4 hours of administrative time weekly
- Strong internal and external referral base from primary care practices and associated subspecialties
- Exciting opportunity to join a thriving and growing practice
Why Join Us
- Robust compensation and benefits package including generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer matching, performance incentives, and much more!
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance options available
- Top tier student loan reimbursement program
Compensation Information
- $324,000 - $333,000 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.
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth, Maine is a full-service hospital, serving both Hancock and western Washington Counties. Our facility is licensed for 64 beds and provides emergency, primary and specialty care, acute inpatient, diagnostic, birthing, and surgical services. At Maine Coast Hospital, we dedicate ourselves to providing exceptional medical care with the personal touch and convenience only a community hospital can offer. Maine Coast has earned both national and state recognition for patient safety, outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
The Ellsworth community is ideally located between the stunning Maine coast, including Acadia National Park, and the city of Bangor, which hosts Bangor International Airport. Experience exceptional year-round recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, boating, skiing, golf, and more. Ellsworth offers a welcoming cultural scene with unique local restaurants, community theater, art galleries, and year-round events for all ages. Our neighborhoods are safe, friendly, and have outstanding schools. Enjoy the best of both worlds – practice at a community hospital in one of the most beautiful places in Maine, while also having the support and resources of a large healthcare system!
For more information, please contact:
Jenn Graves, Provider Recruiter II
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
Call (207) 973-5358 or text MCH Rheum to (207) 560-0133
From Northern Light Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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