Caribou, Maine: A respected community medical center welcomes a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician to join a busy 24-hour ED caring for patients across northern Maine. This hospital has been named one of Maines Best Places to Work for 5 years in a row, reflecting a culture of stability, teamwork, and genuine support. MD/DO welcome. In addition to EM-trained physicians, FM or IM physicians with solid ED experience are encouraged to apply. This Equal Opportunity Employer welcomes J1 and H1b visa candidates expert legal assistance provided, with all expenses covered. You will practice in a well-equipped Level II emergency department with approximately 16,000 visits per year. The ED includes 11 exam rooms and a dedicated trauma bay supported by skilled nursing staff, APPs who manage lower-acuity cases, and hospitalists providing inpatient coverage. Major trauma, neurosurgical, psychiatric, and cardiac emergencies are stabilized and transferred to regional tertiary centers. Enjoy convenient, flexible scheduling built around 12-hour shifts. Most full-time physicians work 3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the next, though per-diem and part-time options are also available.
Position Highlights:- Secure employment with a respected, award-winning medical center
- Modern Level II emergency department averages 16,000 annual visits312s one week and 412s the next, with flexible scheduling options
- Dedicated trauma room + 11 exam rooms
- Skilled nursing staff and APP support for lower-acuity cases
- Broad case mix with strong hospitalist partnershipJ1 and H1b visa sponsorship available with full legal support
Compensation & Benefits:- Competitive hourly compensation
- Partial health insurance premiums paid
- Fully paid malpractice coverage
- Licensing, dues, and subscriptions allowanceCME reimbursement
- Six weeks total paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Educational loan repayment available
Maine ranks for Best Quality of Life, Safest State in the USA, Climate Safe Haven, and for Air Quality.
Caribou is a welcoming small city in northern Maine offering outstanding recreation, affordable living, and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and endless four-season outdoor activities. The area offers miles of trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, ATV riding, and world-class snowmobiling. Wildlife, lakes, rivers, and rolling farmland define the landscape.
This region is known for hunting, fishing, camping, paddling, and exceptional winter sports. Local festivals, farmers markets, arts programs, and athletic events all contribute to a warm, family-friendly lifestyle. Travel is simple with airports in nearby Presque Isle and Bangor, and Canada just minutes away.
Come experience a high-quality professional role in a beautiful, peaceful setting where your work truly matters. Contact us today to learn more about this rewarding Emergency Medicine role.
