Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Ophthalmologist

    Amazing Ophthalmologist opportunity in Northern Maine. Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is looking for a BE/BC Ophthalmologist to join our well-established, growing, and busy practice located in Presque Isle, Maine. With three other physicians currently in this practice, we provide general ophthalmology, glaucoma, and macular degeneration care to a large population of patients in the Northern Maine area. An experienced physician is preferred; however, those who have recently graduated (or soon to graduate) are welcome and encouraged to apply.

    Job Description

    • Competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO packages
    • Sign-on and relocation bonus
    • Student loan repayment of up to 20K a year for 5 years
    • A full ancillary support staff (including scribes and ophthalmology assistants)
    • A great schedule of Monday through Friday (8:00 am to 4:30 pm)
    • 1:4 call schedule
    • J1 sponsorship opportunity
    • And much more!

    Community Overview

    Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is in Presque Isle, Maine, in Aroostook County, which is known for its beautiful lakes, rivers, and forests. When you're not enjoying year-round outdoor activities, you will be working with supportive colleagues in a modern facility that is well-integrated into a cutting-edge health care system. Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state.

    Aroostook County, near the Canadian border, is the northernmost county in Maine, and Presque Isle is the commercial hub. Aroostook meaning "Beautiful River" is rural, with traditions that are honest and hard-working, and a local economy that relies on agriculture, forestry, outdoor recreation, and education. The University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, and Maine School of Math and Science are in the area. The Nordic Heritage Center is one of the top World Cup biathlon courses in the United States and is open for free public use year-round. Lakes, rivers, and woodlands are legendary and well-known to hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationalists.