<p>Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle, Maine is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its acute care emergency department serving the Northern Maine region. AR Gould is a community hospital governed by a local volunteer board of trustees and affiliated with the Northern Light Health system — a partnership that brings subspecialty resources and service-line depth uncommon in rural settings. This is a compelling opportunity for a clinician who values genuine work-life balance, a collegial practice environment, and the lifestyle advantages of northern New England.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Excellent sign-on bonus (amount to be discussed at offer)</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with employment</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage provided</li> <li>Flexible scheduling designed to support strong work-life balance</li> <li>Access to CME resources, educational tools, and professional development programs</li> <li>Clinician wellness program available through the practice group</li> <li>Leadership and career growth pathways within a nationally recognized physician practice</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency department embedded within Northern Light AR Gould Hospital, an acute care facility in Presque Isle, ME</li> <li>Hospital governed by a local volunteer board of trustees with strong community accountability and investment</li> <li>Affiliation with Northern Light Health system provides access to subspecialty consultation and advanced services not typically available in rural community hospitals</li> <li>Wide range of healthcare service lines on campus, supported by the regional health system infrastructure</li> <li>Practice backed by the stability and operational resources of a leading national physician group</li> <li>Collaborative team environment with access to system-wide clinical and administrative support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Maine medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a rural acute care emergency department, including medical, surgical, and trauma presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Presque Isle sits in Aroostook County — Maine's northernmost and largest county — a region defined by open landscapes, clean air, and an authentic small-city character. The area offers affordable cost of living, excellent outdoor recreation including skiing at Bigrock Mountain, snowmobiling, fishing, and hiking, and a tight-knit community that consistently draws clinicians seeking a meaningful quality of life outside a major metro. Bangor and the broader Maine coast are accessible for weekend travel, while the immediate region provides a pace and setting that is genuinely hard to replicate.</p>