Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth, Maine is recruiting a Hospitalist to join a well-established inpatient medicine group at this 64-bed community hospital serving Hancock and western Washington Counties. The position offers a clean dayshift-only, 7-on/7-off schedule with no procedures required — a straightforward, sustainable practice model that lets clinicians focus entirely on inpatient medicine. The hospital carries national and state recognition for patient safety, outcomes, and patient satisfaction, and operates as part of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide delivery system.
Perks and Benefits
- Strong base salary (competitive compensation structure)
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan plus Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)
- Clinician referral bonus program
- Access to a dedicated Clinician Wellness Program and Concierge Service
- Membership in a nationally recognized Patient Safety Organization
- J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship eligible (flex sponsorship)
- Leadership development pathway into local, regional, and national roles within a network of 19,000 practicing clinicians
Practice Highlights
- 64-bed full-service community hospital with emergency, acute inpatient, surgical, diagnostic, primary, and specialty care services
- Dayshift-only schedule — no overnight or nocturnist coverage required
- 7-on / 7-off rotation with 12-hour onsite shifts
- Average daily census of 16 patients per physician
- No procedures required — pure inpatient medicine focus
- Well-established hospitalist group with a balanced mix of seasoned and newly trained clinicians
- Part of Northern Light Health, an integrated health delivery system serving communities across Maine
- Regional referral catchment spanning Hancock County and western Washington County
- Nationally and state-recognized for clinical excellence in patient safety, outcomes, and patient satisfaction
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active Maine medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with a standard community hospitalist census and acuity — no procedural competency required
- J-1 and H-1B visa candidates welcome to apply
About the Community
Ellsworth serves as the commercial and cultural hub of Hancock County on the coast of Downeast Maine — a region defined by dramatic ocean scenery, Acadia National Park, and Bar Harbor just minutes away. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with four-season outdoor recreation, a thriving arts and food scene, excellent schools, and a cost of living well below major New England metros. Physicians drawn to a close-knit community, coastal living, and easy access to both wilderness and the water will find Ellsworth a genuinely compelling place to build a career and a life.