Physician Jobs in Maine
Physician jobs in Maine draw steady demand across hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and rural critical access facilities, with openings at every career stage from newly licensed attending to seasoned department chief. Most hiring concentrates in Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and MaineGeneral Medical Center anchor the state's largest clinical networks. Primary care, emergency medicine, and psychiatry are the specialties with the most consistent openings, reflecting Maine's aging population and persistent shortage of mental health providers. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary:
Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate
Elmwood Primary Care, a hospital employed, outpatient family medicine practice located in Waterville, Maine, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate to join our dynamic, patient-centered team.
In this role, you will manage your own panel of patients, providing team-based care in collaboration with the practice medical staff, care management, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and an LCSW. In addition to joining a great team, enjoy a four day (32 hours) per week clinical schedule and an 8 hour day dedicated to administrative time.
Direct clinical experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant is strongly preferred, however we will consider a new graduate with extensive, related experience.
Elmwood Primary Care and MaineGeneral Medical Center are committed to creating an environment where clinicians thrive both professionally and personally. In addition to traditional benefits, medical staff receive:
- Generous Earned Time Off = Ample time for rest, family and personal well-being
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) = Dedicated time and financial support
- Educational Loan Assistance = Support to reduce student loan burden
- Comprehensive Employment Benefits = health, dental, vision, retirement, and more
Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation or the growing arts and cultural scene, Waterville, Maine offers something for everyone! The welcoming environment is waiting for you!
Compensation:
$125,150 - $155,150
Certifications:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Maine State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Maine State Board of NursingScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Scheduled Work Shift:
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt.
Eligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education.
We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.
Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.
We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .
MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff. Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program.
Job Summary:
Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate
Elmwood Primary Care, a hospital employed, outpatient family medicine practice located in Waterville, Maine, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate to join our dynamic, patient-centered team.
In this role, you will manage your own panel of patients, providing team-based care in collaboration with the practice medical staff, care management, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and an LCSW. In addition to joining a great team, enjoy a four day (32 hours) per week clinical schedule and an 8 hour day dedicated to administrative time.
Direct clinical experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant is strongly preferred, however we will consider a new graduate with extensive, related experience.
Elmwood Primary Care and MaineGeneral Medical Center are committed to creating an environment where clinicians thrive both professionally and personally. In addition to traditional benefits, medical staff receive:
- Generous Earned Time Off = Ample time for rest, family and personal well-being
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) = Dedicated time and financial support
- Educational Loan Assistance = Support to reduce student loan burden
- Comprehensive Employment Benefits = health, dental, vision, retirement, and more
Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation or the growing arts and cultural scene, Waterville, Maine offers something for everyone! The welcoming environment is waiting for you!
Compensation:
$125,150 - $155,150
Certifications:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Maine State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Maine State Board of NursingScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Scheduled Work Shift:
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt.
Eligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education.
We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.
Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.
We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .
MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff. Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program.
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Physician Job Market in Maine
A snapshot from current Maine openings, updated as new roles post.
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What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician jobs across Maine.
- Active Maine medical license issued by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school plus completed residency training
- Board certification or active board eligibility in the applicable specialty
- DEA registration and current Maine controlled-substance prescribing authorization
- Current BLS and ACLS certification with ATLS preferred for emergency or surgical roles
- Experience with Epic or other major electronic health record systems used in Maine
Physician Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician in Maine?
To practice medicine in Maine you must hold a license issued by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, which requires a medical degree from an accredited school, completion of at least one year of postgraduate training, and passing scores on the USMLE or COMLEX. Osteopathic physicians apply through the same board. Maine participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, so physicians licensed in a compact member state can obtain Maine licensure through an expedited pathway.
Which companies hire physicians in Maine?
Employers hiring physicians in Maine right now include MaineGeneral Health, Vituity, and MaineHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maine's physician hiring is driven largely by integrated health systems and federally designated rural health shortage areas, meaning both large networks and smaller critical access hospitals post openings throughout the year.
Which Maine cities have the most physician jobs?
Lewiston, Augusta, and Waterville account for the greatest concentration of physician openings in Maine. Portland leads because MaineHealth's flagship Maine Medical Center and its affiliated practices are headquartered there, while Bangor is anchored by Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and Augusta by MaineGeneral, which together drive hiring across central and eastern regions of the state.
Are there remote physician jobs in Maine?
Yes, but they're rare. About 17% of physician openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how hands-on clinical work remains the norm. The roles most likely to be conducted remotely are telemedicine primary care, telepsychiatry, and utilization review positions, all of which have seen growing adoption among Maine health systems serving rural and underserved communities.
How can I get hired as a physician in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a residency or fellowship matched to a Maine program, such as those affiliated with MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, or the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. New attendings without independent practice history often start in locum tenens assignments at Maine's critical access hospitals, which convert to permanent roles. Obtaining your Maine medical license before your residency ends, and securing DEA registration early, gives you a concrete edge in a competitive new-grad pool.
Where can I find and apply to physician jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to physician jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maine openings across hospitals, health systems, and outpatient practices. Search by specialty or location to see roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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