Part-Time Physician-CCG - Skowhegan, 1 day per week
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Penobscot Community Health Care
Bangor, ME, US
Summary
The physician will provide direct care and geriatric services to patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Responsibilities include completing skilled admissions, responding to acute needs, and building strong partnerships between the health center and the facility.
Job Description
Physician – Part-time Community Care and Geriatrics for Skowhegan Facility
Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a BC/BE physician (MD or DO) to join our Community Care and Geriatrics service as a part-time provider at a Skowhegan facility. PCHC's Community Care and Geriatrics (CCG) service provides care for the adult and geriatric population in area nursing homes, long-term care facilities and assisted living facilities in Bangor and surrounding areas, including Belfast, Camden, and Skowhegan. Geriatricians, family medicine, or internal medicine physicians with special interest in geriatrics welcome to inquire. Join an established and growing Community Care and Geriatrics (CCG) service based in Bangor.
The position is planned as part-time for one -10 hour day per week. The schedule (day of the week/time of day) will be determined jointly by medical director and the provider to meet facility needs. The CCG provider will work closely with the CCG Medical Director and facility staff, with the primary focus being completing the skilled admissions and responding to any acute needs, maintaining strong relationships, facilitating excellent communication and building strong partnerships between PCHC and the facility, while providing excellent care are vital in this role.
Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual’s ability to perform the responsibilities of the position, in accordance with PCHC’s Automobile Safety and Background Check policy.
Highlights:
- Join PCHC’s nationally recognized non-profit organization
- Federally Qualified Health Center with a fully integrated Medical Home Model
- Fully integrated and highly innovative health care programs for all ages, with embedded Psychotherapy and Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Nutrition, and other services under one roof.
- Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
- Engaged and supportive patient population that is truly underserved
Penobscot Community Health Care: Governed by a board of community volunteers, PCHC is comprised of seventeen practices and program service sites in the Greater Bangor area, in Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Belfast, and Jackman. We offer a wide range of services including family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health and substance abuse, specialty services, pharmacy and both shelter and healthcare for those experiencing homelessness. Our services support and empower people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with community-based resources. Our success is measured when the health of our community encompasses physical and emotional wellness, personal dignity, and a sense of belonging.
PCHC’s Community Care and Geriatrics provides direct care and geriatric services in local assisted living, nursing homes, and other long-term care settings. This well-established team of highly skilled physicians, advanced practice providers, licensed clinical social workers and medical assistants focus on finding the right health care solutions for patients, caregivers, and their families.
Greater Bangor, Maine is a historic, riverside area less than an hour from Maine’s gorgeous Acadia National Park and Maine’s storied mid-coast region. Enjoy the amenities of a good-sized metro without the hassle – with Maine’s natural beauty and resources at your doorstep! Bangor is Maine’s third largest city, with its own international airport. It’s a short drive to Boston (3 hrs.) for city shopping and entertainment. Portland, Maine’s quaint Old Port (2 hrs.) offers classic coastal New England charm. Greater Bangor has Limitless 4-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues locally, coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent public and private educational opportunities. As the region’s hub for healthcare, education and entertainment, Greater Bangor is highly desirable for professional families.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Curious, or interested in learning more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing [email protected].
Contact: Jamie L. Grant, Provider Recruiter
PCHC, a non-profit organization founded in 1997, is the only Federally Qualified Health Center in the Greater Bangor area, Waldo County, and in the Jackman region. Its purpose is to ensure access to comprehensive and integrated out-patient health care services to those on MaineCare, Medicare and those both with and without insurance – regardless of their ability to pay. PCHC is recognized as a leader among the nation's Community Health Centers, and has been named an “exemplar practice” by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s leading health care foundation. PCHC practices are staffed by about 200 clinicians including medical and dental practitioners, mental health providers, physical therapists, pharmacists, and medical specialists. PCHC now provides over 400,000 patient visits for almost 65,000 patients annually. Its four largest practices in Bangor, Brewer, and Old Town are open seven days a week, including all day Saturday and Sunday and weekday evenings by appointment and through four Walk-In Care Clinics, for the convenience of its patients, and the public.
PCHC has sixteen practices and program service sites in the Bangor area, plus one in Belfast, offering a wide range of services including family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, nursing home care, psychiatry, mental health and substance abuse services, physical therapy, lab, x-ray, pharmacy and healthcare for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. In addition, PCHC has a team of medical specialists who deliver a wide range of specialty services including allergy, gynecology, orthopedics, podiatry, dermatology and osteopathic manipulative therapy. All PCHC services are provided with a sliding fee scale based on income through its Affordable Care Program to make certain that everyone can obtain the healthcare services they need. About 7% of PCHC’s budget is funded by Federal operating grants.
Founded
1997
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Bangor, ME
PCHC, a non-profit organization founded in 1997, is the only Federally Qualified Health Center in the Greater Bangor area, Waldo County, and in the Jackman region. Its purpose is to ensure access to comprehensive and integrated out-patient health care services to those on MaineCare, Medicare and those both with and without insurance – regardless of their ability to pay. PCHC is recognized as a leader among the nation's Community Health Centers, and has been named an “exemplar practice” by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s leading health care foundation. PCHC practices are staffed by about 200 clinicians including medical and dental practitioners, mental health providers, physical therapists, pharmacists, and medical specialists. PCHC now provides over 400,000 patient visits for almost 65,000 patients annually. Its four largest practices in Bangor, Brewer, and Old Town are open seven days a week, including all day Saturday and Sunday and weekday evenings by appointment and through four Walk-In Care Clinics, for the convenience of its patients, and the public.
PCHC has sixteen practices and program service sites in the Bangor area, plus one in Belfast, offering a wide range of services including family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, nursing home care, psychiatry, mental health and substance abuse services, physical therapy, lab, x-ray, pharmacy and healthcare for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. In addition, PCHC has a team of medical specialists who deliver a wide range of specialty services including allergy, gynecology, orthopedics, podiatry, dermatology and osteopathic manipulative therapy. All PCHC services are provided with a sliding fee scale based on income through its Affordable Care Program to make certain that everyone can obtain the healthcare services they need. About 7% of PCHC’s budget is funded by Federal operating grants.
Founded
1997
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Bangor, ME