Endocrinologist

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Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

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Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Job Title: Endocrinologist Employment Type: Full-Time Organization: Central Maine Healthcare Location: Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking an Endocrinologist to join its team serving the Central Maine region. The Endocrinologist is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with disorders of the endocrine system. The physician provides comprehensive care for patients with diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, obesity, adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, and other hormonal conditions. The Endocrinologist collaborates with primary care providers, specialists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

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.

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. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

About Us

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.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Manage acute and chronic endocrine conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings as applicable.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic test results.
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Provide ongoing disease management and preventive care recommendations.

Diabetes Management

• Diagnose and manage Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
• Oversee insulin therapy, insulin pump management, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems.
• Address diabetes-related complications and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Educate patients on diabetes self-management, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modification.

Specialty Endocrine Care

• Diagnose and treat thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.
• Manage osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases.
• Evaluate and treat adrenal, pituitary, and parathyroid disorders.
• Assess and manage obesity and related metabolic conditions.
• Diagnose and treat reproductive and hormonal disorders, including hypogonadism and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
• Manage lipid disorders and metabolic syndrome when appropriate.

Collaboration and Care Coordination

• Collaborate with primary care physicians, surgeons, oncologists, nephrologists, cardiologists, and other specialists.
• Supervise and provide clinical guidance to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), nursing staff, and ancillary personnel as applicable.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and case reviews.
• Coordinate referrals and transitions of care.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Complete consultation reports, treatment plans, and follow-up documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree, with completion of an accredited Endocrinology fellowship.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
• J1/H-1B visa candidates accepted

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $270,000 to $303,000. 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/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf