Anesthesiologist

Bonus Amount: Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

About the role

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Anesthesiologist to provide comprehensive perioperative anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures. The Anesthesiologist will be responsible for preoperative evaluation, development and administration of individualized anesthesia plans, intraoperative patient management, and postoperative care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthetists/CRNAs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preoperative evaluations and assess patients' medical and anesthesia-related risks.
• Develop individualized anesthesia plans based on the patient's medical history, procedure, and clinical needs.
• Administer general, regional, neuraxial, and monitored anesthesia care as appropriate.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, airway, cardiovascular status, respiratory function, and level of consciousness throughout procedures.
• Manage complex airway and hemodynamic situations and respond appropriately to intraoperative emergencies.
• Provide appropriate pain management during and after surgical procedures.
• Perform procedures such as arterial and central venous access when indicated and within privileges.
• Provide postoperative evaluation and management, including assessment of pain, nausea, respiratory status, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Participate in obstetric, pediatric, trauma, cardiac, vascular, or other subspecialty anesthesia services as applicable to the practice.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, proceduralists, CRNAs/NPs/PAs, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in emergency response, resuscitation, and critical care activities as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and anesthesia documentation.
• Participate in quality-improvement, patient-safety, and departmental initiatives.
• Educate patients and families regarding anesthesia, risks, benefits, and postoperative expectations.
• Maintain current knowledge of anesthesia techniques, medications, equipment, and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology residency program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology.
• Active medical license.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available

Pay

Reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $525,000 to $575,000. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors including skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Schedule

Full Time, Days

About Central Maine Healthcare

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities. As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school.

About The Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. The Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Lewiston-Auburn is home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country, featuring award-winning chefs, fresh Maine seafood, craft breweries, waterfront dining, and vibrant farmers markets.