Physician - Hospitalist
Fort Kent, ME
| Specialty | Hospitalist |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Location: Northern Maine Medical Center
Fort Kent is located in the picturesque northern Maine, surrounded by many lakes, hiking, biking trails and is a perfect location for the outdoors enthusiasts.
Some of the major economic drivers in catchment area including logging, farming and papermill industries.
A small university campus associated with Maine University System.
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 back up
Details: 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
