Sports Medicine Physician

Description

MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in South Portland, Maine is seeking a Board and CAQ Certified/Eligible Sports Medicine Physician to join its Orthopedic and Sports Medicine group. Candidates will have completed a fellowship in sports medicine. Their initial training could be in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or emergency medicine. This full-time position will supplement the busy practice of five primary care sports medicine physicians, two sports medicine specialized surgeons, and five sub-specialty surgeons.

MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is a multi-disciplinary team of primary care sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, and clinical and administrative staff committed to providing high quality medical and surgical care to patients of all ages. The MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team in South Portland includes eight joint replacement surgeons, four trauma and fracture care surgeons who are also members of Maine Medical Center's Level One Trauma Program, and six sub-specialty surgeons including pediatric orthopedics, sports surgery, and hand/foot/ankle surgery. The sports medicine team includes five primary care sports medicine physicians and two accredited sports medicine fellows.

The successful candidate will work in the clinical setting in conjunction with the primary care sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and other care teams within the department and will also be involved in the academic activities of the primary care sports medicine division, which include training and teaching of fellows and residents both in clinic and in the didactic setting. They will also participate in onsite athletic care to professional, collegiate and high school level athletes. In addition, they will cover local sporting events, work with community sports teams, and participate in office call .

MaineHealth's flagship hospital, Maine Medical Center, is the largest hospital in the state with 700 licensed beds. It is the state's leading tertiary hospital with a full complement of residencies and fellowships and is an integral part of Tufts University Medical School where the successful candidate will have an academic appointment.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities, such asskiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is a diverse and vibrant community.

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and CV to apply.