Dermatologist - Bangor, ME
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Job Description
Dermatologist – Bangor, ME
Optima Dermatology is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible General Dermatologist to join our new practice in Bangor, ME. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice alongside some of the region’s leading dermatologists in a patient-first, physician-led environment.
Why Optima?
At Optima Dermatology, our mission is to revolutionize skin care by creating the best possible experience for patients, providers, and staff. Our approach ensures that physicians can focus on what they do best—delivering exceptional care—while our practice support and centralized functions handle the rest. You will be equipped with the tools, support and autonomy to excel clinically and professionally.
Position Highlights
Top-tier Compensation and Benefits Packages: Competitive salary, collections structure, sign-on and 100% covered health insurance
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside leading dermatologists, Mohs Surgeons, dermatopathologists, and the Optima leadership team to help grow and build the best dermatology group in the region
Innovative Tech & Analytics: Monthly dashboards and transparency, advanced analytics to optimize workflows and patient care, and a highly efficient EMR
Talented Support Teams: A robust MA staffing model, biologics coordination, on-site practice management and comprehensive back-office resources
Join Us
Optima Dermatology is growing rapidly across multiple states, with Bangor representing our next exciting expansion. If you’re looking for a physician-led, growth-oriented group where you’ll have the support, autonomy, and resources to thrive, we’d love to connect.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional general dermatological care to patients in a physician-led environment. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Mohs surgeons and dermatopathologists to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology. The role requires a commitment to patient-first care and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative practice setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Dermatology — Physician Career Context
In Maine, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$310k (67 salary observations; 245 listings), vs ~$308k nationally (10,404 salary observations; 61,266 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $475k (middle half $415k–$530k)213 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Maine vs national | $310k median in Maine | $308k nationally (+1%)67 state / 10,404 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Maine index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Maine | 109 active | 22,585 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Maine Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus · 37% offer loan repayment109 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Dermatology hiring demand | #25 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 28 days · 32% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 125 closed |
| New Dermatology listings | 126 in the last 30 days | 149 the 30 days before (−15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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About Optima Dermatology
Benefits & Perks
Living in Bangor
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $282k
- Typical market rent
- $1,509/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.5
- State income tax
- Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Bangor, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.