Rural Physicians Group- PT Hospitalist Opening- Fort Kent, ME

• 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: Upon licensing & credetialing

Credentialing: 30-90 days

Schedule: 3, 24-hour shifts/month. Daytime hospitalist with overnight Tele-Nocturnist support

Call: 24/7

Details: Critical Access Hospital

• 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

Minimum 1 years of experience practicing autonomously
Vent Management
Central Lines
Lumbar Puncture
Paracentesis/Thoracentesis
Intubations
Active ME License or the ability to obtain

Compensation & Benefits

• Independent Contractor (1099)
• Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPG
• Providers have a private space with bathroom and shower.

o Linens and housekeeping provided

• Providers are provided 3 full meals a day from the dietary department.