Medical Director or Attending Physician Full Time - Augusta, ME
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: Augusta, ME (IHPC) - Augusta, ME 04330, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $170000.00 - $4000000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Location: Augusta, ME Earning Potential: $170,000–$400,000 per year Flexible Scheduling with Clinical Autonomy and Leadership Opportunities
Benefits
Competitive Compensation and Earning Potential Flexible Scheduling Generous Paid Time Off Comprehensive Health Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan Malpractice Insurance Provided License Reimbursement & Continuing Education Support Paid Training and Onboarding Ongoing Clinical and Administrative Support
About Us
Impact Health PC is a leading advanced practitioner group serving skilled nursing facilities across the Northeast. We specialize in Medical, Psychiatric, Wound Care, and Palliative Care and are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
We provide our physicians with the autonomy, flexibility, and clinical support they need to deliver excellent patient care while working collaboratively with facility leadership and interdisciplinary care teams.
Position Summary Impact Health PC is seeking an experienced Medical Director and/or Attending Physician to provide clinical care and medical leadership within skilled nursing facilities in Augusta, ME.
As an Attending Physician, you will provide comprehensive medical care, manage acute and chronic conditions, and collaborate with advanced practitioners and facility staff to support positive patient outcomes.
As a Medical Director, you will provide clinical oversight, support regulatory compliance, and work closely with facility leadership to promote quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence.
This opportunity offers flexible scheduling and the ability to serve in an attending physician role, medical directorship role, or a combination of both, based on facility needs and qualifications.
Key
Responsibilities
Attending Physician
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment to residents within skilled nursing facilities. Manage acute and chronic medical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans. Review medical records, diagnostic results, and nursing reports to guide clinical decisions.
Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, nursing staff, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams. Provide clinical consultation and oversight as appropriate. Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation. Medical Director
Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and medical oversight to support high-quality, patient-centered care. Collaborate with facility administration, attending physicians, and interdisciplinary teams. Support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Review clinical outcomes, adverse events, infection control programs, and quality improvement opportunities. Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities. Maintain an appropriate on-site presence and remain available for clinical consultation when necessary.
Ensure 24/7 medical consultation availability through direct availability or designated coverage arrangements, as required for the Medical Director role.
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About Us
Impact Health PC impacthealthpc.com Qualifications: MD or DO from an accredited medical school. Active medical license in Maine. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine preferred.
Current state and federal prescribing registrations, including DEA registration, as required for the position. Eligible to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Experience in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, geriatric medicine, or post-acute care preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, treatment, and leadership skills. Knowledge of long-term care regulations, quality assurance, and QAPI preferred for Medical Director responsibilities. Ability to work independently and collaborate with facility leadership and interdisciplinary care teams.
Must meet all applicable state and federal qualifications for Medical Director responsibilities, if serving in that capacity. #HP123
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive medical care, manage acute and chronic conditions, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes. Additionally, the Medical Director role involves providing clinical oversight, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and possess an active medical license in Maine. Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or geriatric medicine is preferred, along with board certification in Family, Internal, or Geriatric Medicine.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$285k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $294k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
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