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Family Medicine with Surgical Obstetrics Physician
MaineHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology – Franklin Hospital | Farmington, Maine
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician with Surgical Obstetrics training to join our established team of three physicians and one Certified Nurse Midwife.
This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive obstetrical care in a collaborative rural setting, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, vaginal births, Cesarean sections, postpartum care, and newborn care. Candidates may practice exclusively in obstetrics or combine obstetrics with a primary care role, depending on their interests and qualifications. Shared call responsibilities are approximately 1:4.
As a Level I Maternal Center and the only inpatient hospital in Franklin County, Franklin Hospital delivers approximately 250 babies annually and provides the unique opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while benefiting from the resources of MaineHealth. Physicians enjoy strong clinical support, a fully integrated Epic EMR, and access to subspecialists in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, and Urogynecology.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency
- Surgical Obstetrics Fellowship training with competency in Cesarean delivery
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Eligible for medical licensure in Maine
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
This role offers:
- Community-focused practice serving a close-knit rural population.
- Opportunity to grow and develop teaching and research experiences and work with both residents and medical students.
- Academic affiliation with Maine Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine
- Leadership development opportunities
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, claims-based medical malpractice insurance through Medical Mutual, life and disability coverage, loan repayment options and relocation assistance.
- Employer matched 403(b) plans as well as 457(B) available.
- We are a designated National Health Service Corps site which allow primary care physicians to participate in additional competitive loan repayment programs through NHSC. We also are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) Program.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $297,500.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
Farmington, Maine, is a scenic affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreation. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Farmington is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views including the pristine Rangeley lakes region and bustling downtown with a distinct local flavor and the home of the University of Maine at Farmington. Family ski resorts, including Sugarloaf and Saddleback, are less than an hour away. Excellent public and private schools and a variety of housing options make Farmington an exceptional place to call home.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
For more information, please apply and/or contact Donna Lafean, Physician & APP Recruiter at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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Family Medicine with Surgical Obstetrics Physician
MaineHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology – Franklin Hospital | Farmington, Maine
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician with Surgical Obstetrics training to join our established team of three physicians and one Certified Nurse Midwife.
This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive obstetrical care in a collaborative rural setting, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, vaginal births, Cesarean sections, postpartum care, and newborn care. Candidates may practice exclusively in obstetrics or combine obstetrics with a primary care role, depending on their interests and qualifications. Shared call responsibilities are approximately 1:4.
As a Level I Maternal Center and the only inpatient hospital in Franklin County, Franklin Hospital delivers approximately 250 babies annually and provides the unique opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while benefiting from the resources of MaineHealth. Physicians enjoy strong clinical support, a fully integrated Epic EMR, and access to subspecialists in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, and Urogynecology.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency
- Surgical Obstetrics Fellowship training with competency in Cesarean delivery
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Eligible for medical licensure in Maine
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
This role offers:
- Community-focused practice serving a close-knit rural population.
- Opportunity to grow and develop teaching and research experiences and work with both residents and medical students.
- Academic affiliation with Maine Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine
- Leadership development opportunities
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, claims-based medical malpractice insurance through Medical Mutual, life and disability coverage, loan repayment options and relocation assistance.
- Employer matched 403(b) plans as well as 457(B) available.
- We are a designated National Health Service Corps site which allow primary care physicians to participate in additional competitive loan repayment programs through NHSC. We also are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) Program.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $297,500.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
Farmington, Maine, is a scenic affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreation. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Farmington is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views including the pristine Rangeley lakes region and bustling downtown with a distinct local flavor and the home of the University of Maine at Farmington. Family ski resorts, including Sugarloaf and Saddleback, are less than an hour away. Excellent public and private schools and a variety of housing options make Farmington an exceptional place to call home.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
For more information, please apply and/or contact Donna Lafean, Physician & APP Recruiter at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Medical Doctor
Verify your credentials meet ECFMG standards
Before applying, confirm your medical degree and USMLE scores are ECFMG-certified. PERM petitions for physician roles require documented foreign credential equivalency, and gaps here are the most common reason employers abandon sponsorship mid-process.
Target employers with J-1 waiver experience
Hospitals and health systems that have previously sponsored J-1 visa Conrad 30 waivers already understand physician immigration pathways. These employers are far more likely to fund PERM filings and tolerate the multi-year timeline than facilities with no prior foreign physician hires.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Medical Doctor roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history. This cuts your research time significantly and surfaces health systems already set up to sponsor, rather than educating a new employer from scratch.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your specialty and location. Look up the wage level for your SOC code and region using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you can confirm the offer will satisfy PERM requirements.
Ask employers about National Interest Waiver eligibility
Physicians who commit to practicing in underserved or HPSA-designated areas can self-petition for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, bypassing PERM entirely. If your target role is in a shortage area, confirm with USCIS guidance whether this route lets you avoid employer-dependent labor certification.
Clarify the sponsorship scope in your employment contract
Some hospitals sponsor PERM but exclude I-140 premium processing or cap their legal fee contributions. Before signing, get written confirmation that sponsorship covers PERM filing, I-140 petition, and adjustment of status fees through the full green card process.
Green Card Medical Doctor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Doctor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most physician roles qualify for EB-2 because they require an advanced degree, specifically an MD or DO, which meets the advanced-degree standard directly. EB-3 is also available for licensed physicians and covers the same PERM labor certification process. The EB-2 category typically applies to the majority of clinical and research physician positions at U.S. health systems.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for physicians?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 annually with a lottery, while PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. PERM requires your employer to conduct DOL-supervised recruitment and certify no qualified U.S. workers were available. The total timeline from PERM filing to green card approval typically runs two to four years for most nationalities, though Indian and Chinese nationals face longer backlogs due to per-country caps.
Where can I find Medical Doctor jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Medical Doctor roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history. Employers with prior PERM experience for physician roles have already built internal processes for sponsorship, which significantly reduces the risk of the process stalling after you accept an offer.
Can a physician self-petition for a green card without an employer sponsor?
Yes, physicians who agree to work full-time in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area or Medically Underserved Area for at least five years can self-petition for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver through USCIS. This route bypasses the PERM labor certification process entirely, meaning you don't need an employer to initiate or fund the filing. Qualifying service must be completed after approval.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change hospital employers before the process is complete?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM certification is tied to the original employer and generally cannot transfer. However, once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your priority date is current or near current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a similar physician role at a new employer without restarting the process from PERM.