Physician / Hospitalist - Pediatric / Maine / Permanent / J1/H1b PEDIATRIC HOSPITALIST invited to Maines capital, 50 minutes from Portland day/night shifts available, teaching opportunities, flex

Pediatric Hospitalist

Augusta, Maine: A respected 190-bed regional medical center invites a full-time Pediatric Hospitalist to join an established team providing high-quality care for newborns and pediatric inpatients in Maine's state capital. This position offers flexible scheduling with daytime and nocturnist shifts available, modern facilities, and the opportunity to teach residents and medical students. The hospital is located just 50 minutes from Portland and the Maine coast.

Job Description

• Join a collaborative team of Pediatric Hospitalists providing care for well-newborns, Level II NICU patients, newborns requiring delivery attendance, and pediatric inpatients while also performing emergency department consults.
• Candidates must be comfortable with neonatal resuscitation, newborn care, and stabilization of critically ill newborns while awaiting transfer to a tertiary care center.
• Pediatric subspecialty and NICU or PICU support is available by phone from the state's two children's hospitals.
• This service is supported by OB physicians and midwives, anesthesia personnel, emergency medicine providers, family practice physicians, and adult hospitalists.
• Pediatric Hospitalists work independently on each shift with strong in-house and telephone support.
• The average daily census is 4 to 6 patients, allowing time for in-depth, family-centered care.
• Teaching is an important part of this role, with 1 to 2 learners typically on service during weekdays.
• J1 and H1B visa sponsorship is available, with all expenses covered.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable with neonatal resuscitation, newborn care, and stabilization of critically ill newborns.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Generous amount of earned time for work/life balance.
• Additional paid leave plus a budget for CME.
• Liability insurance with tail coverage.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Relocation assistance provided.
• Multi-year educational loan repayment program.
• Employee discount program for services provided by the medical center.

Community Overview

Maine ranks for Best Quality of Life, Safest State in the USA, and for Air Quality. Augusta is Maine's historic capital city, a growing college town, and a family-friendly community situated in the scenic Kennebec Valley. Entrepreneurs start and grow a variety of businesses here, while students learn in first-rate schools, libraries, and cultural facilities. Augusta's busy shopping district offers dozens of specialty shops, name-brand and big-box stores, and multiple restaurants. The Civic Center hosts everything from concerts to sporting events.

Augusta spans both sides of the picturesque Kennebec River, offering opportunities for kayaking, whitewater rafting, fishing, and hunting. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the local trails for hiking and biking, award-winning golf courses, and easily accessible ski resorts. The area is marked by beautiful waterways, and bald eagles are seen regularly. Housing options range from in-town neighborhoods to country homes with acreage, and commuting is easy with the hospital located just minutes from Maine's interstate.

Portland is easily accessible and is the Most Livable City in the US. Enjoy a very active social scene centered in the Old Port district of eateries and nightclubs. Hundreds of restaurants serve exceptional seafood and international cuisine. Amenities include the convenient International Jetport, semi-pro sports, galleries and museums, live theater, an acclaimed symphony orchestra, and much more. Boston is 2.5 hours from Augusta.