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Fort Kent, ME
Rural Physicians Group (RPG) is looking for a hospitalist to join our team at Northern Maine Medical Center who is passionate about rural medicine, is looking to make a difference in medically underserved communities, and wants to enjoy a flexible schedule with more autonomy.
We are on a mission to help rural hospitals meet the needs of the people they serve. Our expansive network of passionate, experienced hospitalists, surgicalists and APPs works full-time to solve the healthcare crisis in rural communities, partnering with hospitals to offer continuity of care and improved patient outcomes.
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
Schedule: 7-10, 24-hour shifts with telenoc supportDetails: 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
Experience + Qualifications
· 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.
- Linens and housekeeping provided
· Providers are provided 3 full meals a day from the dietary department.
Base Comp:
- Base of $1,800/shift
- Travel stipend of $200/shift
- Eligible for Prime
- 92%
wRVU model:
- Base - $2,200/shift
-Travel - $200/shift
-Eligible for Prime
· wRVU Threshold – 13.5/shift average over the quarter
· wRVU payment - $29.69 for wRVU’s generated above the wRVU Threshold averaged over the quarter
Fort Kent is located in picturesque Northern Maine, surrounded by many lakes, hiking/biking trails and is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts.
Some of the major economic drivers in the catchment area include logging, farming and papermill industries.
A small university campus associated with Maine University System.