Family Medicine Physician – Position Description

Position Overview

The Family Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, continuous primary care to patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. This role focuses on preventive care, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions, and coordination of care across the healthcare continuum to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide primary care services to patients of all ages and backgrounds
Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions
Perform routine wellness visits, physical examinations, and preventive screenings
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results
Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans
Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments as appropriate
Perform minor in-office procedures such as suturing, biopsies, and joint injections
Deliver patient education, counseling, and preventive health guidance
Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and allied health professionals
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical meetings
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and organizational standards

Skills & Competencies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to care for a diverse patient population
Strong diagnostic reasoning and problem-solving ability
Collaborative, team-oriented approach to care delivery
Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development

Work Environment & Schedule

Practice settings may include outpatient clinics, community health centers, or hospital-affiliated practices
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Shared call responsibilities may apply depending on practice structure

This role is ideal for physicians seeking a stable, rewarding primary care practice focused on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
Current, unrestricted state medical license (or eligibility)
DEA registration (or eligibility)
Strong clinical judgment with a patient-centered approach

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in outpatient or community-based primary care
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
Interest or experience in preventive medicine and population health initiatives
Bilingual language skills (practice dependent)

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary with productivity or value-based incentives
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off and CME allowance
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Family Medicine Physician - Millinocket, Maine