Job Description

Job Title:

Core Faculty Physician – Family Medicine Residency (Geriatrics / Long-Term Care)

Prime Healthcare

Lewiston, Maine

Prime Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Core Faculty Physician for the Family Medicine Residency Program in Lewiston, Maine, with a focused role in Geriatrics and Long-Term Care.

The Core Faculty Physician will provide comprehensive clinical care to geriatric and long-term care patients while actively participating in resident education, mentorship, curriculum development, and program administration in accordance with ACGME standards. This position blends direct patient care with academic leadership and faculty responsibilities.

Core Faculty Responsibilities (ACGME-Aligned)

• Provide direct supervision of Family Medicine residents in clinical settings
• Teach and model evidence-based geriatric and long-term care medicine
• Participate in didactic teaching, case conferences, and curriculum development
• Serve as a faculty advisor and mentor to residents
• Participate in resident evaluation, milestone assessments, and Clinical Competency Committee activities
• Engage in scholarly activity, research, or quality improvement projects
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous accreditation compliance
• Attend faculty meetings and contribute to residency leadership initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Strong clinical expertise in geriatrics and long-term care
• Understanding of ACGME accreditation requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive learning environment
• Commitment to Prime Healthcare’s mission and core values
• Dedication to quality, patient safety, and academic excellence

About Prime Healthcare – Lewiston, Maine

Prime Healthcare is a nationally recognized health system dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care. The Lewiston location offers an opportunity to practice academic medicine in a growing residency program while enjoying Maine’s exceptional quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to geriatric and long-term care patients
• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and geriatric syndromes
• Perform routine and comprehensive resident assessments
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions consistent with evidence-based guidelines
• Provide preventive care including immunizations, screenings, and health maintenance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, therapy, and social services
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certification in Family Medicine (required)
• Unrestricted or eligible for unrestricted Maine medical license
• Minimum of 2–3 years clinical experience preferred
• Experience in teaching or supervising residents strongly preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to graduate medical education

Pay Transparency

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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