Part-Time Physician-CCG - Skowhegan, 1 day per week

PCHC Building #992 • Bangor, ME

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a BC/BE physician (MD or DO) to join our Community Care and Geriatrics service as a part-time provider at a Skowhegan facility. PCHC's Community Care and Geriatrics (CCG) service provides care for the adult and geriatric population in area nursing homes, long-term care facilities and assisted living facilities in Bangor and surrounding areas, including Belfast, Camden, and Skowhegan. Geriatricians, family medicine, or internal medicine physicians with special interest in geriatrics welcome to inquire. Join an established and growing Community Care and Geriatrics (CCG) service based in Bangor. The position is planned as part-time for one -10 hour day per week. The schedule (day of the week/time of day) will be determined jointly by medical director and the provider to meet facility needs. The CCG provider will work closely with the CCG Medical Director and facility staff, with the primary focus being completing the skilled admissions and responding to any acute needs, maintaining strong relationships, facilitating excellent communication and building strong partnerships between PCHC and the facility, while providing excellent care are vital in this role.

Requirements

• BC/BE physician (MD or DO)
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Special interest in geriatrics (preferred for Geriatricians, family medicine, or internal medicine physicians)

Nice To Haves

• Geriatricians
• Family medicine physicians with special interest in geriatrics
• Internal medicine physicians with special interest in geriatrics

Responsibilities

• Completing skilled admissions
• Responding to any acute needs
• Maintaining strong relationships with facility staff
• Facilitating excellent communication with facility staff
• Building strong partnerships between PCHC and the facility

Benefits

• Federally Qualified Health Center with a fully integrated Medical Home Model
• Fully integrated and highly innovative health care programs for all ages
• Embedded Psychotherapy and Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Nutrition, and other services under one roof
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
• Engaged and supportive patient population that is truly underserved

What This Job Offers

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