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Posted: 12-Nov-24
Location: Rockport, Maine
Type: Full Time
Sector:
Internal Number: 5
The Palliative Care Practice of MaineHealth Medical Group (MHMG) is seeking a Hospice Medical Director and palliative care physician to join our rapidly growing team. We are seeking a physician leader to serve as the Medical Director of MaineHealth Care at Home Hospice Program and Palliative Care services at the inpatient and outpatient settings at Pen Bay and Waldo County Hospitals.
This position offers:
- Ability to serve as a leader of a hospice agency that delivers high quality end-of-life care in both home and inpatient settings.
- Part of an effort to increase access to specialty palliative care across MaineHealth Medical Group. There are plans to continue to develop palliative care in the area, including to start a home-based palliative care program.
- Working together with an interdisciplinary team in both the hospice and palliative care settings.
- Team-based care model with collaborative approach to care.
- Competitive compensation package including relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
- Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.
Qualifications:
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
- BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
- Hospice experience highly preferred.
In all areas in Maine, you’ll find the most spectacular natural beauty and outdoor recreation found anywhere. Sail, surf and kayak the world-class waters, hike the mountains that overlook the sea, swim & fish in pristine lakes and streams, and bike on country lanes. Below are some highlights for this specific region.
- Coastal Maine (PenBay, Waldo County))
- Pen Bay Medical Center is located directly on beautiful Penobscot Bay in Rockport, Maine. Pen Bay Medical Center is a not-for-profit, Top Rural, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score Graded and the largest community hospital in mid coast Maine. Our care team of more than 1,600 health care professionals provides a wide range of medical, behavioral and community health services. Learn more at Pen Bay Medical Center | MaineHealth.
- Sussman House Hospice Care is located on the Pen Bay Medical Center campus in Rockport, the Sussman House provides care for people whose symptoms are not well managed at home. In partnership with MaineHealth Care at Home, the Sussman House provides advanced hospice services in a caring, home-like setting that promotes dignity and quality of life. More information, including a tour of the Sussman House can be found at: mainehealth.org/pen-bay-medical-center/care-services/hospice-care-sussman-house
- Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) has been caring for the people along the Maine Coast for 110 years. WCGH is a 25 bed Critical Access hospital and was one of nineteen rural hospitals given the prestigious Leapfrog Top Rural Hospital Award in 2020. Also recognized as a 2017 Becker’s Hospital Review Critical Access Hospital to Know that operates as a family of services with Waldo County Medical Partners and Penobscot Shores Retirement Community. Through these organizations, we are committed to providing excellent care for patients and their families in a friendly, caring atmosphere. Services are provided as efficiently as possible with an eye on the future and in collaboration with other community-minded agencies. More information about Waldo County General Hospital can be seen at our web site: www.mainehealth.org/waldo-county-general-hospital
Interested candidates may submit a CV and cover letter to Gina Mallozzi, Physician Recruiter at Gina.Mallozzi@mainehealth.org.
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. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
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