Primary Care Physician - Peaks Island

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Primary Care Physician - Peaks Island Clinic

MaineHealth Family Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join our Peaks Island Clinic, a unique and rewarding practice serving one of Maine's most vibrant island communities.

MaineHealth Family Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join our Peaks Island Clinic. This is an extraordinary opportunity to practice relationship-centered medicine in one of Maine's most distinctive coastal communities. This .9 FTE position offers the chance to care for a close-knit patient population while enjoying a highly autonomous practice, strong community connections, and the support of Maine's largest integrated health system.

Located just a short ferry ride from Portland, Peaks Island is home to approximately 800 year-round residents and a thriving seasonal community. The clinic serves as a critical healthcare resource for island residents, many of whom face transportation barriers and rely heavily on local primary care services. As the community continues to age and patient complexity increases, we are seeking a physician who values continuity, community-based care, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Position Highlights

• The position includes clinical time at the Peaks Island clinic, with once weekly clinical time at the Portland Family Medicine Clinic
• Outpatient-only practice with no inpatient responsibilities
• Manage a well-established patient panel with opportunities for growth
• Provide comprehensive care across the lifespan, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and coordination of specialty services
• Work within an integrated MaineHealth primary care network with access to specialty consultation and system resources
• Build long-term relationships with patients in a highly connected community setting

Academic and Teaching Opportunities

As part of MaineHealth Family Medicine, this position offers the opportunity to participate in the education of Family Medicine residents and medical students. The Peaks Island clinic provides a distinctive rural and community-based training environment where learners can experience continuity-focused primary care and gain exposure to the unique challenges and rewards of practicing in an island community.

Teaching opportunities may include:

• Precepting Family Medicine residents
• Mentoring medical students
• Participating in MaineHealth's academic and educational initiatives
• Contributing to the development of innovative rural and community-based training experiences

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a physician who:

• Is Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Enjoys practicing full-spectrum outpatient primary care
• Values continuity and relationship-centered medicine
• Is comfortable managing complex chronic disease and caring for an aging population
• Has an interest in teaching and mentoring learners
• Appreciates the unique rewards of serving a rural and geographically isolated community

Why Peaks Island?

This position offers a rare opportunity to practice medicine in a setting where primary care truly makes a difference. The island's geographic isolation creates a strong reliance on local healthcare services, allowing physicians to provide comprehensive, meaningful care while developing deep connections with patients and families.

Residents benefit from having a trusted physician close to home, reducing the burden of travel to the mainland for routine and chronic care needs. In return, physicians enjoy a highly rewarding practice environment, strong community relationships, and a pace of practice that emphasizes quality, continuity, and patient-centered care.

At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives and quality incentives.

The annual base salary for this position at a .8 FTE is $206,000.

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

About MaineHealth

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 preventative 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.

About Portland, Maine

Ideal for families and young professionals, the Greater Portland area offers exceptional foods, lifestyles and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and six classic lighthouses. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, including sailing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.

MaineHealth is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive environment that is welcoming to diverse faculty.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV. To learn more about our system, please visitwww.mainehealth.organd our benefits page.

Contact:Katye Thatcher, CPRP,Physician and APP Recruiter, katye.thatcher@mainehealth.org

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