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Ophthalmologist - Medical Director

Join us in Northern Maine where Physicians enjoy a lifestyle like no other!  Work, live, and thrive in a safe community with lower-than average cost of living, friendly neighbors, excellent schools, and endless outdoor recreational fun all year round. 

Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital is seeking an experienced, BC/BE Ophthalmologist - Medical Director to lead our well-established and growing practice in Presque Isle, Maine. This hospital-employed position combines clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, offering the unique opportunity to provide oversight and guidance to a team of top-notch providers. With three other hospital-employed physicians in the practice, we provide general ophthalmology, glaucoma, and medical retina care to a large population of patients in the Northern Maine area. 

Position Highlights:

• A full ancillary support staff (including scribes and ophthalmology assistants)
• 1 day of OR, 4 days of clinic
• Full clinical call team to assist in call coverage after hours
• Trauma volume is low
• Full procedure room and internal radiology service on-site
  
  
  

Offer Highlights:

• Competitive base salary plus incentives
• 41 days of paid time off annually
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses
• Retirement plans with employer matching
• Generous educational loan reimbursement program, with no maximum
• Annual CME allotment
  
  
  

Why You’ll Want to Join A.R. Gould Hospital:

• Leading Provider of Healthcare Services:  We are an 89-bed acute care hospital located near the Canadian border in Presque Isle, Maine. Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital is Aroostook County’s largest hospital and leading provider of healthcare services offering 24-hour emergency services, complete cancer care services, a day surgery center, the region’s most comprehensive imaging center, and several specialty services. 

• Small Town Charm:  Presque Isle is the largest city and economic hub of Aroostook County.  Aroostook meaning "Beautiful River" is rural, with traditions that are honest and hard-working, and a local economy that relies on agriculture, forestry, outdoor recreation, and education. 

• Relaxed Lifestyle:  Just outside your doorstep, a four-season recreational playground awaits.  Adventure seekers enjoy hiking, skiing, boating, biking, snowmobiling and ATVing.  Lakes, rivers, and woodlands are legendary and well-known to hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationalists.  Experience year-round festivals, performing and visuals arts events, unique shopping and dining options, sports competitions, farmers markets, musical performances, golf courses, fitness centers, community center activities, and more!

• Family Friendly:  Great school districts, safe communities, friendly neighbors, and a lower-than-average cost of living are ideal for raising a family.

• Academic Enrichment:  The University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, and Maine School of Math and Science provide an intellectual spirit and opportunities for continued learning.

• Well Connected:  The local airport provides year-round access to daily, commercial airline service to and from Boston, MA.

For confidential consideration:

Email: providercareers@northernlight.org

Phone: 207.973.5358

Text: “ARGH Eye Care” to 207.560.0133