We are seeking an Emergency Medicine physician to join a critical access hospital in coastal Blue
Hill, Maine, near Acadia National Park. This low-acuity ED sees about 6,079 visits a year, a
manageable pace in one of Maine s most scenic communities, with a flat $250/hour rate on every
shift.
About the facility
The hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital that has served the Blue Hill community since 1922.
Along with a full range of care, it uses community health data to meet local needs, partners with local
organizations on educational programs, and hosts screenings and wellness events. It is part of the
most expansive integrated health care system in Maine.
Position highlights
• Annual ED volume: approximately 6,079 visits
• 24-hour physician coverage per day
• 7 ED beds; 25 hospital beds
• Acuity: low; admission rate approximately 10%
• No fast track; no trauma designation
• Hospital medicine program on site: hospitalist covers the floor during the day; the ED physician
covers the floor at night
Compensation
• $250/hour flat rate for any shift: days, nights, weekends
• Sign-on bonus available
Requirements
• Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• Current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications
• Active Maine medical license
Back-up specialties
Anesthesiology, Cardiology, General Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, and
Urology.
About Blue Hill, Maine
Blue Hill is a secluded, relaxing coastal community on Blue Hill Bay, with waterfront views of rocky
shoreline and blue-green coves. It s ideal for outdoor enthusiasts: boating, sailing, whale watching,
and hiking in nearby Acadia National Park. Local favorites include the Jud Hartmann Gallery, Carter
Nature Preserve, and Blue Hill Mountain. Bangor, about an hour away, offers city amenities, and
Boston and Quebec make easy weekend getaways. Bangor International Airport is about 40 miles
from the hospital.
