Calais, Maine: We seek TWO confident Emergency Medicine Physicians to join the dedicated medical staff of a 25-bed acute care hospital in beautiful eastern Maine. You will replace staff from a contract firm in favor of direct hospital employment.Independent contractors welcome. Qualified physicians with Family Medicine or Internal Medicine training are encouraged to apply. This is an equal opportunity employer.You will work 24-hour shifts. Full time is 6 shifts/month. Candidates interested in as few as 4 shifts/month will be accommodated.Settle in a community that attracts healthcare professionals for the lifestyle and quality of work and patient care you can provide. Or, considering the schedule, you can commute. The employer operates two campuses, each with a critical access hospital, plus several outpatient medical practices, together providing a broad range of conveniently accessible primary and specialty services to more than 30,000 residents across the Down East region. This organization has a physician-friendly administrative team deeply committed to quality, patient safety and satisfaction. Enjoy strong collegial relationships with specialty and primary care professionals.You have the choice of being an independent contractor (with your own liability insurance) or being employed by the medical center. Employees will earn $240/hour ($5760/shift, $414K/year at full time) plus a cash sign-on bonus. Additional benefits include relocation assistance, health, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, paid liability insurance with tail coverage, a budget for your CME, participation in a retirement plan and more. Details will be shared with qualified candidates.The small city of Calais is an important US/Canada crossing point where three bridges span the river border between nations. Located two hours east of Bangor Maines third largest city, and site of an international airport Calais is a shopping destination for Mainers and Canadians in the area. Enjoy the fare of several local restaurants serving the freshest seafood, and poutine too.This is a wonderful place for families or for empty nesters. A community college is based in Calais, and the city of Machias site of the second hospital campus, one hour away has a branch of the University of Maine offering dozens of four-year programs plus theater, dance, and more.Come to an area known for breathtaking vistas, fascinating wildlife, and recreational options galore in every season. Idyllic local harbors are dotted with working boats and pleasure craft. The 17,000 acre Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge near Calais is home to deer and moose, bald eagles, migratory and songbirds, and a variety of endangered species. Maine offers innumerable activities: with snowmobiling and cross country skiing, hiking and biking, hunting and fishing, golf, boating of all sorts, and much more there are many ways to enjoy the acclaimed four-season environment.Enjoy an impressive quality of life in this city of 3000 people. Housing options include properties on scenic lakes and waterways, historic farms with abundant acreage, and in-town homes. If you dream of country living, you will find it here.Contact us today to explore your future in eastern Maine. This employer is ready to hire.We are offering:Earn $400K+ for full time$20K cash sign-on bonusEM, FP or IM certification welcomeRelocation assistance brings you to beautiful eastern MaineScenic rural location, affordable border communityChoice of hospital employed or independent contractorModerate volume practice with experienced support team Interesting broad-scope practice with lots of varietyAll EM docs work 24 hour shiftsSchedule: Your choice of 4, 5 or 6 shifts/monthHealth, dental, vision, life and disability insurancePaid liability insurance with tail coverageGenerous budget for your CMEParticipation in retirement plan Equal Opportunity Employer
