Environmental Public Health Physician

This Environmental Public Health Physician position at State of Maine includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Public Health position at State of Maine is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Public Health have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

State of Maine lists compensation for this physician position at $113k to $159k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Key skills and qualifications: Public Health, Environmental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Clinical Leadership, Epidemiology, Toxicology, Staff Supervision, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Public Health role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will lead the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and provide medical expertise on environmental and chemical exposures. They will supervise nursing staff, develop case management protocols, and collaborate with toxicologists and epidemiologists to protect community health.

Benefits package: 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 3+ weeks vacation, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Retirement plan (14.11% employer contribution), 6 weeks paid parental leave, Partial telework. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.