Infectious Disease Physician in Beautiful Portland, Maine MaineHealth Medical Group is seeking a full-time BC/BE Infectious Disease Physician to join our well-established, collegial, academic practice of twelve physicians in Portland, Maine. This position is designed for physicians who are passionate about the clinical practice of Infectious Diseases and offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across the full spectrum of the specialty.
This is primarily a clinical role with a focus on patient care and medical education. Our team provided care for a diverse range of infectious diseases, including: Solid organ transplant recipients (renal and heart); Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) infections; Hematologic and oncologic infections; HIV medicine; Vector-borne diseases; Travel and refugee health; and, Surgical and complex healthcare-associated infections.
MaineHealth Infectious Disease: Our Infectious Disease Physicians work closely with four dedicated Infectious Disease PharmD specialists and a doctoral-level Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Director. The MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Antimicrobial Stewardship Program has been designated a Center of Excellence by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA); The practice offers a highly collaborative environment and call schedule that supports work-life balance, with weekend call coverage occurring approximately every ten weeks; As part of Maine's largest tertiary care center, physicians hold faculty appointments through the Department of Medicine at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland and Tufts University School of Medicine.
Academic responsibilities are centered on teaching and mentoring Infectious Disease fellows, Internal Medicine residents, and medical students; and, This position offers the opportunity to practice the full breadth of clinical infectious disease medicine in a collaborative academic setting while remaining focused on direct patient care, teaching, and mentorship.
MD/DO from an accredited medical school. Fellowship training must be completed by an ACGME accredited program Active and unrestricted State of Maine medical license, or ability to obtain prior to employment. Board Certification/Eligibility in Infectious Disease Active and unrestricted DEA license, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
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. The annual base salary for this position is $290,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities. 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. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. 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.
MaineHealth is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive environment that is welcoming to diverse faculty. To apply, please send a cover letter and CV. To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
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