Description
Overview
Prime Healthcare is an award-winning national hospital system with a mission of delivering compassionate, quality care to communities across the United States. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence, operational integrity, and community health, Prime Healthcare hospitals consistently earn national recognition for patient safety and quality outcomes.
About Central Maine Medical Center
Central Maine Medical Center is a full-service, acute care hospital serving central Maine and surrounding rural communities. Located in Lewiston, the medical center offers comprehensive specialty and subspecialty services and functions as a regional referral center. The hospital is committed to expanding specialty access, including rheumatology services, to meet the growing needs of the community.
Position Overview
Prime Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Rheumatologist to join our expanding specialty team at Central Maine Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity to build and grow a rheumatology service line in a supportive, collaborative environment with strong referral networks and administrative backing.
The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders in both outpatient and limited inpatient settings.
Compensation & Benefits
Prime Healthcare offers a highly competitive compensation package that may include:
- Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
- Commencement bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Malpractice coverage with tail
- CME allowance and paid time off
- Supportive administrative infrastructure
Community Highlights – Lewiston, Maine
Located in central Maine, Lewiston offers:
- Affordable cost of living
- Access to lakes, mountains, and year-round outdoor recreation
- Proximity to Portland and the Maine coastline
- Strong community feel with excellent schools
- Family-friendly environment with low commute times
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage autoimmune and inflammatory disorders including:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Gout and crystal arthropathies
- Vasculitis and connective tissue diseases
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans including biologic and immunomodulatory therapies
- Perform joint injections and musculoskeletal assessments
- Collaborate with Primary Care, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Dermatology, and other specialties
- Participate in multidisciplinary care coordination
- Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR system
- Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Optional participation in teaching, research, or community outreach initiatives
Requirements
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of Internal Medicine residency (ACGME accredited)
- Completion of Rheumatology fellowship
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
- Eligible for medical licensure in Maine
- DEA registration
