A Medical Director opportunity in Emergency Medicine is open at Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Pittsfield, Maine, serving a regional population of approximately 40,000 people across central Maine. This employed position combines a manageable 7-shift-per-month clinical schedule with a multi-site medical director stipend, making it an exceptional fit for an experienced emergency physician ready to step into a leadership role without sacrificing work-life balance. The hospital is Joint Commission-accredited, part of the Northern Light Health integrated delivery system, and offers the stability and resources of a well-established regional health network.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus included with offer
- Multi-site medical director stipend in addition to clinical compensation
- Employed position with a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and retirement included in the broader package)
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Opportunities for career growth and expanded leadership responsibilities across the Northern Light Health system
- Stability of a respected, integrated health delivery system with deep roots in Maine
Practice Highlights
- 7 clinical shifts per month — a schedule designed to support leadership bandwidth alongside direct patient care
- Medical director role with multi-site scope within the Northern Light Health network
- 25-bed critical access hospital serving a catchment population of approximately 40,000 in central Maine
- Joint Commission-accredited facility with a broad inpatient and outpatient service footprint
- On-campus services include a Surgical Unit, Medical-Surgical and Special Care Unit, Swing Bed Unit, Women's Health Center, and Rehabilitation services
- More than twenty specialty services available on-site, supporting ED consultation and complex patient management
- Part of Northern Light Health, a fully integrated statewide health delivery system focused on improved patient outcomes and community health
- Leadership pathway with defined opportunities for growth within a large regional system
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Maine medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Prior emergency medicine leadership or medical director experience preferred, given the multi-site scope of the role
- Comfort with the full clinical spectrum of a critical access emergency department, including stabilization and transfer coordination
About the Community
Pittsfield sits in the heart of central Maine, a region defined by clean lakes, dense forests, and a genuine four-season outdoor lifestyle — including fishing, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, and hiking within easy reach. The area offers a low cost of living relative to coastal New England, strong community ties, and access to Bangor and Augusta for additional amenities, cultural events, and major medical resources. For physicians seeking a quieter pace, meaningful community impact, and the natural beauty Maine is known for, Pittsfield delivers on all counts.