Nocturnist Hospitalist

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$336k-$378k

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Job Description

Bonus Amount

Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Job Title: Nocturnal HospitalistEmployment Type: Full-TimeOrganization: Central Maine HealthcareLocation: Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview

Central Maine Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our Nocturnal Hospitalist team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice high-quality inpatient medicine in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while enjoying a flexible nocturnist schedule.

Position Highlights

Patient Volume: Manageable nightly census with dedicated support

Coverage Model: Physician-led team with APP support (NP/PA)

Closed ICU with intensivist support

Robust specialty backup available

Additional Recruitment Benefits

Employment with a nonprofit healthcare organization may provide eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for qualified physicians.*

J-1 visa sponsorship and/or J-1 waiver sponsorship may be available on a case-by-case basis for qualified candidates.**

We welcome inquiries from physicians requiring visa sponsorship and encourage interested candidates to discuss their individual circumstances with our Physician Recruitment team.

  • Disclaimer: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility is determined by federal program requirements, not the employing entity.** Disclaimer: Visa sponsorship is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and is subject to organizational approval, position requirements, immigration eligibility, and applicable federal and state regulations. J-1 Visa Waiver eligibility is determined by state health departments and federal government agencies, not the employer.

Why Central Maine Healthcare? At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About the Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College.

Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast.

Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country.

From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

About Us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations.

The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute.

CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient care during overnight hours
  • Admit patients from the emergency department
  • Cross-cover and manage existing hospitalized patients
  • Respond to overnight clinical changes and rapid responses
  • Collaborate with nursing staff, specialists, and care teams
  • Ensure thorough documentation and effective handoffs

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited program
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Eligible for or active Maine medical license
  • Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $336,000 to $378,000. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: primehealthcare.com

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient AdmissionsCross-CoverageClinical AssessmentRapid ResponseMedical DocumentationPatient HandoffsInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Maine, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$290k (55 salary observations; 207 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,718 salary observations; 56,708 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$357k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $368k 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 Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 11 employers

4
<$300k
17
$300k-350k
6
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
12% this job
Loan repayment
8% this job
CME allowance
8%
PSLF eligible
8% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,196 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lewiston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Central Maine Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Lewiston, Maine
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
PSLF eligible
J-1 visa sponsorship and/or J-1 waiver sponsorship may be available
Closed ICU with intensivist support
Robust specialty backup available
Physician-led team with APP support (NP/PA)