MaineGeneral Health - Augusta, ME
posted 3 days ago
About the position
MaineGeneral Medical Center's Physiatry and Pain Management practice located in Augusta, Maine is seeking a board certified or board eligible, full-time general Physiatrist to join their collaborative team of physicians, nurse practitioners, a psychologist, RN's and medical assistants. In this fast-paced, outpatient setting, the qualified candidate will treat the whole person, rather than focusing solely on the area of pain and injury. The candidate will listen to patients and take the extra time to answer questions, have a broad knowledge of community resources for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics, counseling and other medical specialties as necessary for comprehensive patient care. The role involves working collaboratively with other providers and specialties, partnering with patients to determine realistic short- and long-term goals, and managing controlled substances. The candidate should be willing to work on the inpatient rehabilitation unit as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
- Treat the whole person rather than focusing solely on the area of pain and injury.
- Listen to patients and take the extra time to answer questions.
- Have a broad knowledge of community resources for comprehensive patient care.
- Work collaboratively with other providers and specialties.
- Partner with patients to determine realistic short- and long-term goals.
- Help patients find relief from pain and achieve successes in rehabilitation or exercise programs.
- Manage controlled substances as necessary.
- Work on the inpatient rehabilitation unit as needed.
Requirements
- Board certified or board eligible in Physiatry.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
- Strong communication skills to listen to patients and answer questions.
- Broad knowledge of community resources for rehabilitation and therapy services.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in managing controlled substances.
- Willingness to work on inpatient rehabilitation unit.
Benefits
- Generous time away for rest and rejuvenation.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) support and time.
- Educational Loan Assistance Program.
- Quality health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Industry-leading leave for new parents.
- Generous earned time/paid time off plan.
- Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellness.
- Employee discount program for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
- Tuition Reimbursement for skill development.
- Educational Loan Reimbursement for eligible medical education debt.
- 403(b) company-matching contributions and 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
