Rheumatologist at Central Maine Healthcare | Strong Referral Network & No Call

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.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available

Why Central Maine Healthcare? At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

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About the Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home.

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Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

About Prime Healthcare

Founded in 2001, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the nation’s largest award-winning health systems. Prime Healthcare was founded by Dr. Prem Reddy, a physician with a mission to transform hospitals, improve community healthcare, and provide patients with the best care.
Our philosophy is that all healthcare is local. Our 55 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations nationwide, including urgent care centers, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty clinics, serve the unique needs of their communities while providing exceptional care with the strength and support of Prime Healthcare.

Through a physician-founded and patient-centered model, dedication to quality, evidence-based best practices, operational efficiency, and capital investment, Prime Healthcare is recognized among the best in the nation by Truven Health Analytics as a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System in the nation three times and was the only health system recognized with the prestigious 2021 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award for addressing social determinants of health. Prime Healthcare ranks among the top 10 health systems in the nation for social responsibility and cost efficiency, according to the Lown Institute.

Since 2010, Prime Healthcare and the Foundation have provided more than $16 billion in charity care and uncompensated services, which is a testament to our strong commitment to social responsibility and ensuring access for those who need it most. We are stewards of a mission, which is to ensure communities have hospitals that provide the highest quality, affordable care. Through our work in health advocacy and chronic disease management, our clinical quality improvement initiatives, and the improvement of the experience of all we serve, we are deeply committed to offering and achieving higher levels of care for patients while working to decrease costs.

Prime Healthcare and the not-for-profit Prime Healthcare Foundation serve more than 600 communities across 15 states with more than 60,000 staff and affiliated physicians in Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas.