Physician - Family Medicine
Location: , Maine
Description: Maine Primary Care Association is at the momment seeking for Physician - Family Medicine right now, this vacancy will be designated in Maine. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Location, Location... And YOU???
A unique and extremely progressive FQHC system needs a Family Practice physician, MD/DO, for full-time practice (32-hour/week)! at a rural but VERY CONVENIENT satellite site. Location is a half hour from Augusta and only a few minutes longer to Lewiston/Auburn. Practice admits to both Augusta and Lewiston (CMMC) where patients are covered by hospitalists (mostly FM). This system of three community health centers is currently an active and in-demand teaching site. The core practice/FQHC grantee has been providing services for residents of eight surrounding towns since 1975. Current staffing for this three-site system includes four MD/DO's, 4 PA/FNP's along with a strong mental health/ counseling Dept.
Services include a full range of adult primary and pediatric care, including obstetrics (with a CNM and Ob/gyn services in Lewiston), case management, 24/7 on call availability for established patients, mental health counseling, minor surgery, CLIA waived lab testing and comprehensive pharmacy services. Mental health and substance abuse services are integrated within the primary care practice ! through the employment of mental health providers who regularl! y consult with the primary care providers to coordinate care and improve clinical and social outcomes for patients. The Center also operates a 340B, low cost prescription program at all three centers where qualified patients are charged for medications and services according to a sliding fee scale.
This progressive FQHC system is a national leader in innovative Quality Improvement innovations including decreasing hospital admissions, Patient Centered Medical Home, and Meaningful Use. It is a very mature user of the G.E./Centricity EMR.
This site would qualify for NHSC loan repayment with an (Auto) HPSA score of Seven. J-1 Candidates are welcome to apply.
This town of 3000+, in turn located in Kennebec County- which has over 120,000 citizens-is secluded, rural and scenic yet very handy to the rest of Maine. It is becoming a very vibrant agricultural/micro-farming region with a wide range of farmer's markets, farm stands, orchards, produce co-ops, e! tc. Unlimited 4-Season recreational opportunities abound- with both the coast and Maine's premier downhill skill areas never much more than an hour away. The region enjoys a very lively Arts Community, particularly theater and most particularly during the summer months. Schools are small but innovative and of extremely high quality.
This busy mixed region still has many traditional economic features including forestry, farming, tourism (including many summer camps) centered around the numerous area lakes and ponds, and micro-manufacturing. Many residents commute to Augusta (the State Capital and the fastest-growing shopping center in Northern New England), Lewiston/ Auburn and Portland.
Both Augusta and Lewiston feature thriving hospital systems, including out-patient specialty clinics, along with superb Family Medicine Residency Programs.
This town of 3000+, in turn located in Kennebec County which has over 120,000 citizens-is secluded, rural and! scenic yet very handy to the rest of Maine. Unlimited 4-Season recreat! ional opportunities abound- with both the coast and Maine's premier downhill skill areas never more than an hour away.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Maine Primary Care Association.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:42:11 GMT
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