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Porter, Maine: We invite a confident Family Medicine Physician to join an established community-focused rural health center (FQHC) serving 22,000 people in and around this western Maine town. We welcome National Health Service Corps candidates to practice in this underserved area.Enjoy a rewarding outpatient-only practice providing care to people of all ages – many of whom are uninsured or underinsured – in this location on the New Hampshire border just an hour from Portland. This is a busy, multidisciplinary practice providing primary care, dental care, mental health services, nutrition, eye care, podiatry, family planning and more, all in one location – with radiology and lab services onsite. Providers here are well-respected and make a difference to local people by breaking down barriers and providing quality care to a population with evolving healthcare needs. You will be part of a care team that includes a medical assistant, an RN, and a call center and patient support representative in this Integrated Primary Care / Patient Centered Medical Home model. You will have a convenient schedule working 4 days/week, 10-hour days, with no nights, weekends, no holidays! Very light phone-only call, shared about 1:8, goes through an RN triage service first – so you will only see a handful of calls each month. Practice in a modern facility with a dedicated staff and state-of-the-art technology with electronic medical records so you can focus on delivering the best possible patient care. We are offering: • Friendly, supportive and rewarding outpatient practice • Terrific 4 day/week schedule – no nights, no weekends, no holidays! • Attractive location in beautiful western Maine 1 hour from Portland • Competitive salary based on your experience • Paid health and dental insurance, life & disability insurance • Plenty of paid time off for vacations PLUS paid holidays • Paid leave plus a budget for your CME • Participation in a retirement plan • Tax-free NHSC Federal Student Loan assistance! • Immense job satisfaction caring for many underserved patients! Scenic Maine proudly earns the nickname “Vacationland” – a pristine, rejuvenating playground where millions of visitors from around the world choose to spend their leisure time. You can make your home here and experience a fantastic four-season environment with virtually limitless outdoor activities on land and water. Enjoy the many parks, beaches and mountains steeped in history. Porter is a town of 1500 in the foothills of the White Mountains that has its historic roots in farming. This region offers a high quality of life, and a low cost of living. Marked by lakes and streams, forests and antique farms, homes are affordable, acreage is available, and in-town living is convenient. Enjoy convenient proximity to New England’s best downhill skiing and snowboarding, along with interesting local hiking, cross-country skiing, and your choice of golf courses. Neighboring New Hampshire offers sales-tax-free shopping. Porter is just an hour from Portland – a city frequently cited as one of America's top cities to live, work and visit. With quality schools, a wealth of seafood and ethnic restaurants, three semi-pro sports teams, the lively Old Port district, and the International Jetport, Portland is named by Parenting Magazine as one of the best cities for families. Porter is a little over two hours from Boston. Contact us today to learn more about this excellent new opportunity!
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