Rural Physicians Group- Part-Time Hospitalist, Fort Kent ME

Fort Kent is located in the picturesque northern Maine, surrounded by many lakes, hiking, biking trails and is a perfect location for the outdoors enthusiasts.

Some of the major economic drivers in catchment area including logging, farming and papermill industries.

A small university campus associated with Maine University System.

Population of 14,000 in the catchment area served by the hospital

Nearest Airport :1 hour from facility

Start Date: November 2025

Credentialing: 30-90 days

Schedule: 3-5, 24-hour shifts with telenoc back up

Details: Critical Access Hospital

ICU Beds: 6

Acute Beds: 12 inpatient

Observation: 2

Swing Beds: 13

Average Daily Census: 6.4

Max Census: 20

Average Daily Discharges: 3

Avg LOS: 2.5 days, 9 days swing bed

Swing Bed: 12

Avg. Weekly Admissions: Average about 24 admissions to Inpatients, Observations and Swing per week

Acuity: Cardiorespiratory diseases, infections, CVA, post ops

Subspecialty Support: Cardiology, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Anesthesia- CRNP, Urology once a week.

EMR: Cerner Community Works

Experience + Qualifications

Minimum 1 years of experience practicing autonomously

Vent Management

Central Lines

Lumbar Puncture

Paracentesis/Thoracentesis

Intubations

Active ME License or the ability to obtain

Compensation & Benefits

Independent Contractor (1099)

Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPG

Providers have a private space with bathroom and shower.

Linens and housekeeping provided

Providers are provided 3 full meals a day from the dietary department.

Base Comp:

- Base of $1,800/shift

- Travel stipend of $200/shift

- Eligible for Prime

- 92%

wRVU model:

- Base - $2,200/shift

-Travel - $200/shift

-Eligible for Prime

wRVU Threshold - 13.5/shift average over the quarter

wRVU payment - $29.69 for wRVUs generated above the wRVU Threshold averaged over the quarter

Part-Time