Geriatrics/Long-Term Care Physician, Family Medicine Residency

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Position Summary: As a Long-Term Care Physician, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to elderly residents living in long-term care facilities. You will diagnose and treat a range of medical conditions, provide preventative care, and coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure that residents receive the best possible care. You will work closely with the facility staff and residents' families to create a personalized plan of care that meets each resident's unique needs.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct regular medical assessments and evaluations of residents
• Diagnose and treat a range of medical conditions, including chronic illnesses, acute illnesses, and injuries
• Prescribe medications and other treatments as needed
• Provide preventative care, including immunizations and health screenings
• Monitor residents' overall health and well-being, including physical, mental, and emotional health
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists, and social workers, to provide coordinated care
• Communicate regularly with facility staff and residents' families to ensure that residents' needs are being met
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and training programs as required
• Attend regular meetings with the facility's medical director or administrator

Education and Experience:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of geriatric medicine
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including residents, faculty members, staff, and patients
• Experience with electronic medical record systems and other clinical technologies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment

ii. I am actively listening and seeking information

iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent

iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy

v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate

vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.