Rheumatologist

Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Rheumatologist to join our expanding specialty team at Central Maine Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity to build and grow a rheumatology service line in a supportive, collaborative environment with strong referral networks and administrative backing.

 

The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders in both outpatient and limited inpatient settings.

 

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center  (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

 

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

 

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

 

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

• →Diagnose and manage autoimmune and inflammatory disorders including:
  • →Rheumatoid arthritis
  • →Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • →Psoriatic arthritis
  • →Ankylosing spondylitis
  • →Gout and crystal arthropathies
  • →Vasculitis and connective tissue diseases
• →Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans including biologic and immunomodulatory therapies
• →Perform joint injections and musculoskeletal assessments
• →Collaborate with Primary Care, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Dermatology, and other specialties
• →Participate in multidisciplinary care coordination
• →Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR system
• →Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• →Optional participation in teaching, research, or community outreach initiatives

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of Internal Medicine residency (ACGME accredited)
• Completion of Rheumatology fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Maine
• DEA registration

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $278,000 to $315,000. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

 

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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