Internal Medicine Physician

Company: Rural Physicians Group
Location: Fort Kent
Posted on: June 15, 2026

Job Description:

Rural Physicians Group (RPG) is looking for a hospitalist to join our team at Northern Maine Medical Center who is passionate about rural medicine, is looking to make a difference in medically underserved communities and wants to enjoy a flexible schedule with more autonomy.

We are on a mission to help rural hospitals meet the needs of the people they serve. Our expansive network of passionate, experienced hospitalists, surgicalists and APPs works full-time to solve the healthcare crisis in rural communities, partnering with hospitals to offer continuity of care and improved patient outcomes

Fort Kent is located in the picturesque northern Maine, surrounded by many lakes, hiking, biking trails and is a perfect location for the outdoors enthusiasts. Some of the major economic drivers in catchment area including logging, farming and papermill industries. A small university campus associated with Maine University System. Population of 14,000 in the catchment area served by the hospital Nearest Airport :1 hour from facility Start Date: May 2026 Credentialing: 30-90 days Schedule: 7-10, 24-hour shifts/month. Daytime hospitalist with overnight APP Support
Details: Critical Access Hospital ICU Beds: 6 Acute Beds: 12 inpatient Observation: 2 Swing Beds: 13 Average Daily Census: 6.4 Max Census: 20 Average Daily Discharges: 3 Avg LOS: 2.5 days, 9 days swing bed Swing Bed: 12 Avg. Weekly Admissions: Average about 24 admissions to Inpatients, Observations and Swing per week Acuity: Cardiorespiratory diseases, infections, CVA, post ops Subspecialty Support: Cardiology, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Anesthesia- CRNP, Urology once a week. EMR: Cerner Community Works Experience + Qualifications Minimum 1 years of experience practicing autonomously Vent Management Central Lines Lumbar Puncture Paracentesis/Thoracentesis Intubations Active ME License or the ability to obtain Compensation & Benefits Independent Contractor (1099) Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPG Providers have a private space with bathroom and shower. -Linens and housekeeping provided. Base Comp: - Base of $1,800/shift - Travel stipend of $200/shift - Eligible for Prime - 92% collections wRVU model: - Base - $2,200/shift -Travel - $200/shift -Eligible for Prime wRVU Threshold 13.5/shift average over the quarter wRVU payment - $29.69 for wRVU s generated above the wRVU Threshold averaged over the quarter RPG - Hospitalist - Fort Kent, ME Rural Physicians Group - Northern Maine Medical Center Physician Jobs Thank you!

Keywords: Rural Physicians Group, New England , Internal Medicine Physician, Healthcare , Fort Kent, Northeast

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