Job Description

St. Joseph Healthcare, a member of Covenant Health, is seeking a full-time Physician for its Family Medicine Practice @ 900 Broadway in Bangor, Maine.

32 PCH, 4 days per week on average; limited on-call responsibility (rotating schedule)
Patient-centered model with emphasis on spending quality time with patients
Availability of an in-house, Same Day Care clinic for overflow of acute visits
Support services inclusive of robust Care Management, Pain Specialists, (embedded) Behavioral Health and Pharmacists
Highly supportive, collegial work environment; Covenant Health is committed to providing a culture of belonging for its patients and employees
Candidates must be certified and licensed with the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine or able to obtain State of Maine Licensure

St Joseph Healthcare, a member of Covenant Health, has been a pillar of healing in the Bangor, Maine community for nearly 75 years. Founded in 1947 by the Felician Sisters, this Catholic health ministry focuses on providing healing and care for the whole person, in a values-driven, not-for-profit healthcare setting. The commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction at St Joseph’s is second to none, in large part due to the mission-based approach that is leveraged in Practices and within the Bangor community. A modern, accredited 80- bed acute care hospital, 3 Family Medicine practices and a state-of-the-art Internal Medicine campus comprise the healthcare suite within the Greater Bangor area.

Along with the opportunity to deliver patient-focused care, a career with St. Joseph’s will support ongoing professional growth and development. Upon hire, a generous wage and benefits package will be made available, inclusive of relocation, sign-on bonus, student loan repayment, continuing education, certification/licensing reimbursement and Health, Dental, Life & Disability insurance options. A competitive 403B Retirement Plan is also offered, as well as an optional 457B plan to allow for maximum savings potential.

Bangor, the geographic center of Maine, is home to nationally acclaimed Universities, a revitalized downtown filled with shops, restaurants, microbreweries and fine arts attractions for all ages. The surrounding towns allow for a variety of living experiences and are home to award-winning elementary and high school systems. An International airport and proximity to Boston makes personal and professional travel efficient and affordable. Bangor’s unique, 4 season location also provides robust opportunities for year-round outdoor activities. On any given day you can enjoy hiking in Acadia National Park, skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain, or climbing Mt. Katahdin. Affectionately known as “Vacationland”, thousands of tourists travel to the area each Summer to experience camping, hiking, cycling and boating. Maine’s rugged coastline and water access also allows for a myriad of water sports including lake & sea kayaking, water-skiing, stand-up paddle boarding, fly & spin cast fishing, as well as winter activities like snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoeing.

For more information, please contact Lisa Richards, Provider Recruiter at [email protected]; (207)907-1732.

Covenant Health Mission Statement:

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

This job was posted on Thu Mar 28 2024 and expired on Fri Apr 19 2024.

Minimum $101K /yr

$112K /yr Average

Maximum $123K /yr

Tasks

Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.

Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.

Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.

Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.

Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.

Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.

Deliver babies.

Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.

Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.

Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.

Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.