Physician Pediatrics - Competitive Salary

Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Augusta
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Pediatric Hospitalist openings in Augusta, MEDaytime and Nocturnist openings availableDetails: - FT, permanent - Seeking enthusiastic physicians who are board certified or board eligible in pediatrics. Join a dynamic Pediatric Hospitalist team in providing care for newborns (including well-newborns, Level II NICU and delivery attendance), pediatric inpatients, and emergency department consults at our state-of-the-art facility located in Augusta, Maine. Additional Position Details and Requirements: - Must be comfortable with neonatal resuscitation including intubation and umbilical line placement. - Must be comfortable with initial stabilization of critically ill newborns prior to transport to a tertiary care center, with tele health support. - Expertise in healthy newborn care including management of late preterm infants (34 weeks and above) to include NG tube feeds, IV fluids for hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, temperature instability. - Comfortable with inpatient pediatric admissions (asthma, dehydration, hyperbilirubinemia, skin and soft tissue infections). - You will join an established team of pediatric hospitalists and adult hospitalists, with a commitment to providing up-to-date, evidence-based care to our local community as well as quality education to our medical learners. - 12 or 24 hour shifts available. We can also accommodate full time, part time or per diem interest. - Provide care independently each shift with in-house support from OB's, midwives, anesthesia, emergency medicine and family practice physicians; pediatric subspecialty/NICU/PICU support available by phone at the state's two children's hospitals (nearest facility 1 hour away by ground). - Teaching responsibilities include 1-2 learners (family medicine residents and medical students) as part of the team on weekdays. - Average daily census of 4-6 patients. Enjoy living and working in an area with innumerable outdoor activities, yet close to the culture and amenities of cities like Portland and Boston. Certifications:Doctor of Medicine (MD) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) - Maine State Board of Licensure of Podiatric MedicineBenefits:Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.Physical Wellness: - We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. - Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents. - A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves. - Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household. Financial Wellness: - An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center. - Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career. - Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt. - Eligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education. - We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan. - Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident. - Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff. - We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

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