What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician-Infectious Disease position at MaineHealth?
Summary
Maine Medical Partners is seeking a full time BC/BE Infectious Disease physician to join a well-established, collegial, nine-physician academically-affiliated group practicing clinical infectious disease in both the hospital and outpatient clinic. We see a wide array of infections encompassing renal and heart transplant patients, LVADs, hematologic/oncologic malignancies, vector-borne illnesses, HIV, surgical infections, and diseases of refugees and travelers. Our physicians are also faculty in the Department of Medicine at Maine Medical Center, and participate in the teaching and research programs of the state’s largest tertiary care center, with academic appointments at Tufts University School of Medicine. Typical weekend call coverage is approximately every 10 weeks. We work closely with four Infectious Disease PharmD specialists, as well as the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Microbiology Laboratory.
Maine Medical Partners is a division of Maine Medical Center and is Maine's largest multi-specialty medical group serving the healthcare needs of patients locally and throughout northern New England. The diverse and reputably trained team of 650 physicians and 350 advanced practice professionals provides a wide range of hospital based, primary, specialty, and sub-specialty adult and pediatric care delivered throughout a network of 54 locations across the State and acts as a regional referral network.
Maine Medical Center has 700 licensed beds and is the state’s leading tertiary care hospital and Level I Trauma Center, with a full complement of residencies and fellowships and an integral part of Tufts University Medical School. The successful candidate will have an academic teaching appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine, as the position will involve teaching and mentoring ID fellows, IM residents and medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Medical School Program.
Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Enjoy an abundance of rich cultural opportunities and great schools in a safe community environment. Just two hours north of Boston, this is a diverse and vibrant community.
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and CV to Linda Wiley, Physician Recruiter at linda.wiley@mainehealth.org.