Infectious Disease Physician

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking an Infectious Disease Physician to join its team serving the Central Maine region. The Infectious Disease Physician diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and other microorganisms. They provide expert consultation for complex infectious diseases, manage hospitalized and outpatient patients, collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and promote infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship. This is a hospital-based role with a mix of inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic responsibilities, offering flexible scheduling with no call coverage required.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Disease.
• Active medical license in Maine.
• Strong clinical skills in hospital-based infectious disease care.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with a broad spectrum of infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide guidance on complex infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention protocols.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, surgeons, primary care providers, and specialty teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in infection control committees, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on infection prevention, treatment plans, and emerging public health concerns.
• Stay current with emerging infectious diseases and implement evidence-based best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available
• J-1 Eligible Loan forgiveness opportunities
• Employment with a nonprofit healthcare organization may provide eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for qualified physicians.
• J-1 visa sponsorship and/or J-1 waiver sponsorship may be available on a case-by-case basis for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level