Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Company: Britt Medical Search
Location: Machias
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Seeking a BE/BC Hospitalist passionate about rural medicine to join our team in beautiful Eastern Coastal Maine! Details: Full-time position working only 13 weeks/year Moderate and occasionally irregular and extended work hours; may include weekends, evening and night hours Responsibilities: Accepts patient referrals and coordinates all aspects of care for hospital patients referred by medical staff members. Provides professional medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury to up to seventeen hospital inpatients. Utilizes case management services in decision making. Discussion of end-of-life preferences with patients, families and staff. Consultation with specialists as needed and coordinates the care between the primary care and consulting physicians Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with training and experience and scope of clinical privileges granted through medical staff membership Timely and proactive discharge planning whenever possible. Participates in multidisciplinary discharge planning that minimizes need for patient's readmission. Function as a medical consultant to all areas of the hospital, including timely consultations to the Emergency Department, surgeons and other medical staff members upon request. Provide on call coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, onsite or offsite by telephone; responding within time frames established by the medical staff or emergent, urgent and routine requests. During hours of attendance at the hospital, respond to all "Code Blue" calls and be available to assist the Emergency Department physician with this and other emergencies. He/she will respond within times frames established by the medical staff for emergent, urgent and routine requests. During the week of assigned hospitalist duties, the hospitalist will read all EKG's and perform scheduled stress testing. Participate in hospital's Quality Improvement activities. Participation in assigned medical staff meetings. Provide leadership in development of protocols and other clinical effectiveness projects. Participate with the nursing and case management teams in maintaining effective utilization and resources management, medical record appropriateness and appropriate discharge planning. Participate in patient rounding, triage and disposition to expedite patient flow throughout the organization and assist with patient placement and census management efforts. Participate in the resolution of patient and provider complaints and enhancement of patient and provider satisfaction as measured by periodic surveys. Maintain excellent working relationships and communication with the Other physician members of the hospitalist practice, members of the medical, nursing and clinical staff and hospital leadership. Hand off information to the next hospitalist in a clear manner consistent with hospital policy. Complete and maintain adequate and proper medical records with respect to all patients examined or treated in accordance with all legal, accreditation, regulatory and third-party payor requirements. Comply with all Medical Staff bylaws and policies, code of conduct, hospital policies, rules and regulations as currently exist or are hereinafter amended. Participate as a provider of medical services with third party payers, including any HMO or PPO, with which hospital contracts. Comply with all applicable statutes, regulations and other legal requirements Perform such other services as are reasonably assigned by the Medical Staff President. The Community: Tucked along Maine’s rugged coastline, this picturesque town offers a peaceful, nature-rich lifestyle with stunning ocean views, abundant wildlife, and access to some of the most pristine outdoor spaces in New England. It’s an ideal spot for those seeking a slower pace of life, with charming local shops, a tight-knit community, and a deep sense of history and tradition. Despite its quiet setting, it’s within a few hours’ drive of Bangor and Bar Harbor, making weekend getaways and access to larger city amenities both convenient and enjoyable. For anyone looking to escape the hustle and embrace a coastal lifestyle rooted in authenticity and natural beauty, this is a hidden gem worth discovering. APPLY NOW or TEXT Job CW233452 and email address to 636 - 628 - 2412. Search all of our provider opportunities at: brittmedical DOT com

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