Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth, Maine is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician for a Philadelphia-based travel team covering this full-service, 64-bed community hospital serving Hancock and western Washington Counties. The facility carries national and state recognition for patient safety, outcomes, and patient satisfaction — a strong clinical environment for a physician who wants consistent, full-time work with the predictability of blocked scheduling and guaranteed hourly compensation. This is an excellent structured alternative to traditional locum tenens, offering the variety of travel medicine with the stability of a defined team and regular coverage assignment.
Perks and Benefits
- Elite guaranteed hourly compensation model — no RVU risk, no volume dependency
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Paid travel and accommodations for all covered shifts
- Blocked time off built into the scheduling structure
- CME resources provided at no cost through the TeamHealth Institute
- LiveWell WorkLife concierge program for personal and professional support
- Access to a national network of emergency medicine experts and a patient safety organization
Practice Highlights
- 64-bed full-service acute care community hospital with emergency, primary, specialty, inpatient, diagnostic, and surgical service lines
- Regional referral catchment covering Hancock County and western Washington County — a broad, mixed-acuity patient population
- Facility recognized at both the national and state level for clinical excellence, patient safety, and patient satisfaction outcomes
- Part of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system with system-level resources and subspecialty support
- Consistent, full-time coverage schedule with blocked time off — structured for physicians based in Philadelphia traveling to Maine
- Philadelphia-based travel team model provides peer cohesion and operational consistency across coverage periods
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Maine medical license or eligibility and willingness to obtain
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity including medical, surgical, and trauma presentations
- Philadelphia-area base preferred given the travel team structure and logistics
About the Community
Ellsworth sits at the gateway to Acadia National Park and the Maine coast — one of the most scenic and sought-after regions in the Northeast. The area offers exceptional outdoor recreation including hiking, kayaking, sailing, and world-class cycling, alongside a vibrant arts and culinary scene anchored by nearby Bar Harbor. For physicians based in Philadelphia, the travel structure provides regular immersion in one of New England's most desirable destinations without a permanent relocation commitment.