Rural Physicians Group- Part Time Hospitalist- Fort Kent, ME
Job at a glance
Job description
Location: Northern Maine Medical Center
Fort Kent is located in the picturesque northern Maine, surrounded by many lakes, hiking, biking trails and is a perfect location for the outdoors enthusiasts.
Some of the major economic drivers in catchment area including logging, farming and papermill industries. A small university campus associated with Maine University System.
-Population of 14,000 in the catchment area served by the hospital
-Nearest Airport 1 hour from facility
Start Date: November 2025
Credentialing: 30-90 days
Compensation & Benefits
· Independent Contractor (1099)
· Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPG
· Providers have a private space with bathroom and shower.
-Linens and housekeeping provided
· Providers are provided 3 full meals a day from the dietary department.
Job Responsibilities
· ICU Beds: 6
· Acute Beds: 12 inpatient
· Observation: 2
· Swing Beds: 13
· Average Daily Census: 6.4
· Max Census: 20
· Average Daily Discharges: 3
· Avg LOS: 2.5 days, 9 days swing bed
· Swing Bed: 12
· Avg. Weekly Admissions: Average about 24 admissions to Inpatients, Observations and Swing per week
Acuity: Cardiorespiratory diseases, infections, CVA, post ops
Subspecialty Support: Cardiology, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Anesthesia- CRNP, Urology once a week.
EMR: Cerner Community Works
Qualifications
· Vent Management
· Central Lines
· Lumbar Puncture
· Paracentesis/Thoracentesis
· Intubations
· Active ME License or the ability to obtain
Working Hours
Call: 24/7 with Telenoc backup