What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Community Care & Geriatrics position at Opportunities?
Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a BC/BE physician (MD or DO) to join our Community Care and Geriatrics service caring for the adult and geriatric population in the region’s nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
Geriatrician, family medicine or internal medicine physicians with special interest geriatrics welcome to inquire. Join an established and growing Community Care and Geriatrics (CCG) practice in Bangor.
The position is planned for full-time, 40 hours per week, generally Monday – Friday. Enjoy a high level of autonomy and flexibility with schedule, and superb clinical support in this role.
Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual’s ability to perform the responsibilities of the position, in accordance with PCHC’s Automobile Safety and Background Check policy.
Highlights:
- Direct, in-facility care, all within easy commuting distance in the Greater Bangor area
- Home care
- Options for full-time schedule include 5 8-hour days or 4 10-hour days, providers must be able to work Fridays.
- Share a very reasonable call with other CCG providers
Join PCHC’s nationally recognized non-profit organization:
- Federally Qualified Health Center with a fully integrated Medical Home Model
- Fully integrated health care for all ages, with embedded Psychotherapy and Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Nutrition and services more under one roof
- Highly innovative programs developed to meet patients where they are and provide the services they need, including embedded Psychotherapy and Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Nutrition, and more!
- Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
- Engaged and supportive patient population that is truly underserved.
- Flexible, highly independent schedules support efficient workflows
- Generous compensation and benefits, including paid time off, 11 recognized holidays plus CME leave time
- Medical student loan repayment & relocation assistance
- 403B Retirement with match
Penobscot Community Health Care: Governed by a board of community volunteers, PCHC is comprised of seventeen practices and program service sites in the Greater Bangor area, in Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Winterport, Belfast, and Jackman. We offer a wide range of services including family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health and substance abuse, specialty services, pharmacy and both shelter and healthcare for those experiencing homelessness. Our services support and empower people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with community-based resources. Our success is measured when the health of our community encompasses physical and emotional wellness, personal dignity and a sense of belonging.
Community Care and Geriatrics provides direct care and geriatric services in local nursing homes and other long-term care settings. This well-established team of highly skilled physicians, advanced practice providers, licensed clinical social workers and nurses focus on finding the right health care solutions for patients, caregivers, and their families.
Greater Bangor, Maine is a historic, riverside area less than an hour from Maine’s gorgeous Acadia National Park and Maine’s storied mid-coast region. Enjoy the amenities of a good-sized metro without the hassle – and be inspired by all of Maine’s natural beauty and resources at your doorstep! Bangor is Maine’s third largest city, with its own international airport. It’s a short drive to Boston (3 hrs.) and Portland, Maine’s quaint Old Port (2 hrs.) for city shopping and entertainment. Greater Bangor has Limitless 4-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues locally, coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent public and private educational opportunities. As the region’s hub for healthcare, education and entertainment, Greater Bangor is highly desirable for professional families.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Curious, or interested in learning more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com.
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