Physician, Emergency Medicine

Franklin Memorial / Franklin Community Health Network, Farmington, ME

Schedule: Shift - Full-time 

Req#: 162138

Come join our thriving and growing department in the heart of the Western Mountains of Maine, where you’ll find mountains, lakes, and a picturesque countryside.

Franklin Memorial Hospital, a member of MaineHealth, is seeking a BC/BE Emergency Medicine Physician to join our growing team here in Farmington, Maine.

Enjoy a dynamic practice in an outstanding 10 bed community Emergency Department with over 18,000 visits per year with a well-rounded case mix.  The ED is well supported with local hospitalist and other consultative services along with robust ancillary services. The Emergency Physician will work 12 shifts a month, which will include 7a-7p, swing shift 10a-8p, and 7p-7a. We are a site for the MERGE (Maine Rural Graduate Medical Education) program and take 1 resident / month in our department.  

This position offers:

• Rural healthcare setting with broad scope of practice and collaborative team.
• Competitive compensation package including generous sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan repayment, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include CME, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.
• This position offers teaching opportunities of medical students and residents. Franklin Memorial Hospital, a member of MaineHealth, is one of the teaching sites for the Maine Medical Center – Tufts University Medical School program.

Greater Franklin County is a charming four-season region offering numerous opportunities for its 40,000 residents, including a nationally acclaimed health care system, the pristine Rangeley lakes region, panoramic views and bustling downtown with a distinct local flavor and the home of the University of Maine at Farmington.  The area offers some of the most breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor recreation found anywhere in a safe community environment. 

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To learn more, please contact: Donna Lafean, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth/Franklin Memorial Hospital at donna.lafean@MaineHealth.org 

About Franklin Memorial Hospital:

Franklin Memorial Hospital, is a member of MaineHealth, the premier healthcare system in Maine, and is nationally renowned for its innovative programs in rural healthcare.  Franklin Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed, Critical Access, Joint Commission accredited facility, serves 40,000 residents of west central Maine, including an Ambulatory Surgical Unit which includes 3 operating rooms. We are a rural community with a University of Maine college in town, three large ski resorts within an hour's drive and 1.5 hours from Portland, Maine.

Additional Information 
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 preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave,, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.