Rural Physicians Group- Part-Time Hospitalist Opening, Fort Kent ME

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: November 2025

Credentialing: 30-90 days

Schedule: 3-5, 24-hour shifts with telenoc back up

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

 

 

               Minimum 1 years of experience practicing autonomously  

               Vent Management

               Central Lines

               Lumbar Puncture

               Paracentesis/Thoracentesis

               Intubations

               Active ME License or the ability to obtain

 

               Independent Contractor (1099)

               Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPG

               Providers have a private space with bathroom and shower.  

               Providers are provided 3 full meals a day from the dietary department.  

 

-          Base of $1,800/shift

-          Travel stipend of $200/shift

-          Eligible for Prime

-          92%

 

- Base - $2,200/shift

-Travel - $200/shift

-Eligible for Prime

      wRVU Threshold - 13.5/shift average over the quarter

      wRVU payment - $29.69 for wRVUs generated above the wRVU Threshold averaged over the quarter