Penobscot Community Health Care

Pediatrician

Penobscot Community Health Care  •  Bangor, ME (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Penobscot Pediatrics is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrician to join our highly respected and well-established pediatric team in Bangor, Maine.

This is an exceptional opportunity to practice comprehensive, relationship-based pediatric medicine within a nationally recognized Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to integrated, patient-centered care. Join a collaborative organization where providers are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of children and families throughout the region.

This position is planned for full-time, 40 hours per week.

About Penobscot Pediatrics

Penobscot Pediatrics is one of Maine’s leading pediatric groups and the state’s largest comprehensive pediatric practice. For more than 30 years, our team has provided high-quality pediatric care to families throughout the Greater Bangor region.

Our providers include Board-Certified Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates, and Pediatric Behavioral Health professionals offering a broad range of services including:

  • Preventive and wellness care
  • Newborn through adolescent medicine
  • Early childhood developmental screenings
  • Immunizations and vaccinations
  • Chronic disease management
  • Behavioral and mental health integration
  • Nutrition counseling and patient education
  • Sports, school, and camp physicals
  • Pediatric dental services through PCHC Dental Center
  • Speech therapy and audiology services through the Warren Center for Speech and Hearing

The Pediatrician provides high-quality primary care services for infants, children, and adolescents within an integrated healthcare environment. Responsibilities include diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, patient and family education, chronic disease management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams to support the physical, developmental, and emotional health of pediatric patients.

Providers work closely with nurses, behavioral health clinicians, social workers, therapists, specialists, and support staff to deliver coordinated, compassionate care that improves patient outcomes and family satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care from birth through adolescence
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic pediatric conditions
  • Perform preventive health screenings, well-child visits, and developmental assessments
  • Administer and monitor immunizations in accordance with current guidelines
  • Collaborate with integrated behavioral health and specialty care teams
  • Educate patients and families regarding health, nutrition, disease prevention, and treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records documentation
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer collaboration
  • Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers
  • Support medical student and healthcare learner education opportunities
  • Participate in community outreach and organizational initiatives

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Maine
  • Valid DEA certification
  • Ability to obtain hospital privileges and participate with payer credentialing
  • Current or eligible Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Commitment to patient-centered, team-based pediatric care

Why Join PCHC?

At PCHC, providers enjoy the support of a mission-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, quality care, and work-life balance.

Highlights include:

  • Integrated Patient-Centered Medical Home model
  • Beautifully renovated pediatric facility
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary care teams
  • On-site behavioral health, care management, laboratory, and support services
  • Collegial and supportive physician culture
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Student loan repayment opportunities
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Opportunities for teaching, mentoring, research, and quality improvement initiatives

Live and Work in Bangor, Maine

Bangor offers an outstanding quality of life with easy access to Maine’s natural beauty, vibrant communities, and outdoor recreation.

Enjoy:

  • Close proximity to Acadia National Park and Maine’s scenic coastline
  • Hiking, skiing, boating, fishing, and year-round outdoor activities
  • Excellent public and private schools
  • Family-friendly neighborhoods and welcoming communities
  • A thriving arts and cultural scene
  • Easy driving distance to Portland and Boston

About Penobscot Community Health Care

Penobscot Community Health Care is a nonprofit healthcare system serving communities throughout Maine with integrated primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, dental, and community services.

Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare while improving the health of our communities through compassion, collaboration, and innovation.

Want to know more about PCHC?

Reach out today to one of our recruiters to ask about a position with Penobscot Pediatrics.

Email recruitment@pchc.com today!

PCHC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Penobscot Community Health Care

About Penobscot Community Health Care

PCHC, a non-profit organization founded in 1997, is the only Federally Qualified Health Center in the Greater Bangor area, Waldo County, and in the Jackman region. Its purpose is to ensure access to comprehensive and integrated out-patient health care services to those on MaineCare, Medicare and those both with and without insurance – regardless of their ability to pay. PCHC is recognized as a leader among the nation's Community Health Centers, and has been named an “exemplar practice” by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s leading health care foundation. PCHC practices are staffed by about 200 clinicians including medical and dental practitioners, mental health providers, physical therapists, pharmacists, and medical specialists. PCHC now provides over 400,000 patient visits for almost 65,000 patients annually. Its four largest practices in Bangor, Brewer, and Old Town are open seven days a week, including all day Saturday and Sunday and weekday evenings by appointment and through four Walk-In Care Clinics, for the convenience of its patients, and the public.

PCHC has sixteen practices and program service sites in the Bangor area, plus one in Belfast, offering a wide range of services including family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, nursing home care, psychiatry, mental health and substance abuse services, physical therapy, lab, x-ray, pharmacy and healthcare for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. In addition, PCHC has a team of medical specialists who deliver a wide range of specialty services including allergy, gynecology, orthopedics, podiatry, dermatology and osteopathic manipulative therapy. All PCHC services are provided with a sliding fee scale based on income through its Affordable Care Program to make certain that everyone can obtain the healthcare services they need. About 7% of PCHC’s budget is funded by Federal operating grants.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Bangor, ME
Year Founded
1997
Website
pchc.com
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