Physician Primary Care - Maine

Primary CareIncludes callFull-time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Physician – Primary Care

Position Summary

The Physician provides high-quality primary medical care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions for patients across the lifespan.

This role participates in the development and implementation of clinical programs, supports care coordination, and contributes to an integrated, team-based model of care.

The Physician may provide clinical oversight to nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinical staff in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary care, including assessment, diagnosis, and medical management of patients.
  • Perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Provide urgent and emergency care as appropriate within the clinical setting.
  • Perform minor procedures and in-office treatments as indicated.
  • Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments consistent with clinical standards and regulatory guidelines.
  • Offer clinical oversight, consultation, and supervision to advanced practice providers where required.
  • Provide patient education that supports understanding of diagnoses, medications, and care plans.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary Care Team meetings and population health initiatives.
  • Coordinate referrals, continuity of care, and follow-up as needed.
  • Assist in scheduling coverage to ensure appropriate provider availability for office hours.
  • Participate in the rotating call schedule for after-hours support, if applicable.
  • Address patient concerns or clinical complaints in collaboration with leadership.
  • Contribute to quality improvement activities, clinical protocols, and performance initiatives.
  • Attend required training sessions and maintain continuing medical education (CME) requirements.
  • Represent the organization professionally in community or outreach events when needed.
  • Adhere to organizational policies, safety protocols, and incident reporting requirements.
  • Maintain professionalism, reliability, and strong attendance to support continuity of patient care.

Professional Expectations

  • Demonstrate accountability, integrity, and clinical excellence.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
  • Engage in clear, respectful, solution-focused communication with colleagues and staff.
  • Provide constructive guidance and mentorship to clinical team members when appropriate.
  • Seek administrative or supervisory support for concerns outside of clinical authority.
  • Approach conflict with professionalism and openness to collaborative problem-solving.
  • Foster a positive team culture and model professional behavior.

Education & Experience Requirements

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an accredited residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or another primary care specialty.
  • Active, unrestricted state medical license.
  • Board certification or board eligibility in a primary care specialty.
  • Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
  • Experience in primary care or community-based healthcare preferred; rural experience a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a healthcare team.
  • Ability to travel between clinical locations if needed.
  • Must meet background check and credentialing requirements.
  • Valid driver’s license and insurability (if travel is required).

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits (may vary by employer)

  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Employee discount programs

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

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)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Primary Care - Maine at Commonwealth Medical Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,832 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

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$330k-360k
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$360k-390k
7
$390k-420k
2
$420k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
52% this job
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Primary Care listings

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

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) with Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
PTO
Life Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Employee Assistance Programs