Hospitalist Physician

Permanent Chief of Hospitalist positions in ME close to Portland

• BC/BE in IM or FM - looking for someone with leadership experience
• Hospital-employed position
• The Chief works collaboratively with the President and CEO of CMH, the President of the two critical access hospitals, the Chief Medical Officer, nursing leadership, and medical staff leaders to ensure consistent clinical standards, effective staffing models, and strong physician engagement across both tertiary and critical access settings.
• Base salary starting at 355K to 384K

Physician Leadership & Engagement

• Lead, recruit, retain, and develop hospitalists and advanced practice providers across CMH facilities.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Medical Staff leadership and Human Resources on performance management, peer review, coaching, and physician wellness.
• Support leadership development and succession planning within the Hospital Medicine program.

Quality, Safety & Experience

• Lead system-wide quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient experience.
• Collaborate with CMH Quality, Risk Management, and Infection Prevention teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Use data and performance metrics to drive improvement in clinical outcomes and operational performance.

Operations & Financial Stewardship

• Partner with hospital and system leadership to develop sustainable staffing and coverage models appropriate to CMH's mix of tertiary and rural hospitals.
• Support budget development, productivity expectations, and resource utilization for Hospital Medicine services.
• Reduce reliance on temporary staffing through effective workforce planning and engagement strategies.

System Collaboration & Integration

• Work closely with nursing leadership, care management, emergency medicine, specialty services, and post-acute partners to ensure coordinated inpatient care.
• Support alignment of Hospital Medicine practices across sites while respecting the unique needs of Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals.
• Participate in CMH medical staff leadership committees and system-wide clinical initiatives.

Education & Professional Development

• Support teaching and mentoring of hospitalists, advanced practice providers, residents, and students, as applicable.
• Encourage continuing medical education, leadership development, and engagement in quality or scholarly activities.

Base Salary, bonuses, and full benefits package