Primary Care Physician

Primary CareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$278k-$335k

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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: Primary Care PhysicianEmployment Type: Full-TimeOrganization: Central Maine Healthcare - Topsham Family MedicineLocation: Topsham, Maine

Position Summary

Central Maine Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) to join an established outpatient practice in Topsham, Maine. This is an excellent opportunity to practice outpatient-only primary care in a supportive, community-focused environment while being part of a growing healthcare network.

Physicians will provide comprehensive care to adult and family medicine patients while collaborating with specialists and hospital-based providers within the Central Maine Healthcare system.

  • Practice Highlights
  • 100% outpatient primary care
  • Flexible schedule with strong work-life balance
  • Established patient base and referral network
  • Integrated care team including advanced practice providers and nursing support
  • Access to specialty care through the Central Maine Healthcare network
  • Modern electronic medical record system

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Malpractice coverage with tail
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Paid time off and CME allowance

Relocation Assistance May Be Available

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. 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

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 30 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 preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic primary care
  • Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease
  • Conduct routine physical exams and wellness visits
  • Coordinate care with specialists and hospital services
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
  • Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Eligible for Maine medical licensure
  • DEA certification or eligibility
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $278,000 to $335,000. 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: Days

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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Preventive CareDiagnostic CareTherapeutic CareChronic Disease ManagementDiabetes ManagementHypertension ManagementHeart Disease ManagementPhysical ExaminationsCare CoordinationElectronic Medical Records

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$307k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $316k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Central Maine Medical Center ranks #5 of 15 employers hiring Primary Care on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Topsham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$477k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,850/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
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 · Portland-South Portland, 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 health, dental, and vision benefits
Malpractice coverage with tail
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off and CME allowance
Relocation assistance may be available