Primary Care Physician - Peaks Island
MaineHealth Family Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join our Peaks Island Clinic, a unique and rewarding practice serving one of Maine's most vibrant island communities. This is an extraordinary opportunity to practice relationship-centered medicine in one of Maine's most distinctive coastal communities.
About the Role
This .9 FTE position offers the chance to care for a close-knit patient population while enjoying a highly autonomous practice, strong community connections, and the support of Maine's largest integrated health system. Located just a short ferry ride from Portland, Peaks Island is home to approximately 800 year-round residents and a thriving seasonal community. The clinic serves as a critical healthcare resource for island residents, many of whom face transportation barriers and rely heavily on local primary care services.
Responsibilities
- Outpatient-only practice with no inpatient responsibilities
- Manage a well-established patient panel with opportunities for growth
- Provide comprehensive care across the lifespan, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and coordination of specialty services
- Work within an integrated MaineHealth primary care network with access to specialty consultation and system resources
- Build long-term relationships with patients in a highly connected community setting
- Clinical time at the Peaks Island clinic, with once weekly clinical time at the Portland Family Medicine Clinic
Academic and Teaching Opportunities
As part of MaineHealth Family Medicine, this position offers the opportunity to participate in the education of Family Medicine residents and medical students. The Peaks Island clinic provides a distinctive rural and community-based training environment where learners can experience continuity-focused primary care and gain exposure to the unique challenges and rewards of practicing in an island community.
- Precepting Family Medicine residents
- Mentoring medical students
- Participating in MaineHealth's academic and educational initiatives
- Contributing to the development of innovative rural and community-based training experiences
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Enjoys practicing full-spectrum outpatient primary care
- Values continuity and relationship-centered medicine
- Comfortable managing complex chronic disease and caring for an aging population
- Interest in teaching and mentoring learners
- Appreciates the unique rewards of serving a rural and geographically isolated community
Benefits
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits
- Recognition programs
- Career growth opportunities
Pay
The annual base salary for this position at a .9 FTE is $206,000.
About MaineHealth
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.
About Portland, Maine
Ideal for families and young professionals, the Greater Portland area offers exceptional foods, lifestyles, and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House, and six classic lighthouses. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, including sailing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.