Emergency Medicine Physician & Part-Time Medical Director

If you are seeking an Emergency Medicine role where you can provide exceptional patient care and shape the future of a department, this opportunity offers both clinical impact and leadership influence.

St. Mary’s Health System is seeking a BC/BE Emergency Medicine Physician to join our Emergency Department in Lewiston, Maine in a combined role:

• .50 FTE Staff Emergency Physician

• .25 FTE Emergency Department Medical Director

This is an ideal opportunity for a physician who values high-quality clinical care and is ready to step into (or continue) a meaningful leadership role within a collaborative, mission-driven system.

A Department Designed for Excellence

Our recently renovated Emergency Department features:

• 22 modern exam rooms

• Advanced, updated equipment

• Emergency Medicine–trained physicians

• Daily coverage from experienced PAs and NPs

• Strong nursing support and interdisciplinary collaboration

Subspecialty support is readily available, including Surgery, Cardiology, Hospital Medicine, Pediatrics, Neurology, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, and Psychiatry — allowing you to practice comprehensive Emergency Medicine with confidence.

Medical Director Responsibilities (.25 FTE)

As Medical Director, you will partner closely with hospital leadership to ensure clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and provider engagement. Responsibilities include:

• Clinical oversight of ED providers

• Quality improvement initiatives and performance metrics

• Peer review and clinical guideline development

• Provider recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship

• Collaboration with nursing and administrative leadership

• Supporting patient safety, throughput, and accreditation standards

• Budgetary input and strategic planning for departmental growth

This role provides meaningful leadership influence while maintaining strong clinical engagement.

Dedicated Behavioral Health Emergency Services

St. Mary’s offers a separate, dedicated behavioral/mental health emergency department staffed with psychiatric nurse practitioners, specialized nurses, and support staff — along with inpatient child/adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and chemical dependency services.

This structure enhances safety, improves patient flow, and allows emergency physicians to deliver focused, efficient care.

National Recognition in Geriatric Emergency Care

St. Mary’s Emergency Department has earned Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the
American College of Emergency Physicians.

This national recognition reflects our commitment to delivering thoughtful, coordinated emergency care tailored specifically to older adults — an increasingly vital part of Emergency Medicine.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support you professionally and personally:

• Competitive compensation aligned with leadership responsibilities

• Medical Director stipend

• Sign-on bonus

• Relocation allowance

• Student loan reimbursement

• Full benefits package

• 403(b) retirement plan with company match

A Health System With Depth & Stability

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed acute care facility within a broad, integrated system that includes:

• St. Mary’s Physician Network (primary & specialty care)

• Community Clinical Services (FQHC with psychiatric services)

• St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion (long-term care)

• St. Mary’s Residences (independent living)

• Auburn Campus including Orthopedics, Physical Rehab, Sleep Center, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, and on-site lab and imaging

This infrastructure provides stability, resources, and a true continuum of care.

Live Where Others Vacation — Lewiston, Maine

Lewiston-Auburn is Maine’s second-largest metropolitan area — just:

• 40 minutes from Portland

• Under an hour to the ocean or mountains

• 2.5 hours to Boston

Maine truly lives up to its nickname, “Vacationland.”

Here you can enjoy:

• Hiking, biking, fishing, hunting

• Skiing & snowboarding

• Rock climbing & white-water rafting

• Snowmobiling & four-season recreation

• Strong schools and cultural amenities

• A welcoming, close-knit community

Work-life balance here is not theoretical — it is real.

Why Physicians Choose St. Mary’s

• Combined clinical and leadership opportunity

• Collegial, collaborative culture

• Strong subspecialty and behavioral health support

• Accredited geriatric emergency care

• Mission-driven organization rooted in community values

• Manageable blended FTE structure (.50 clinical / .25 leadership)

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

St. Mary's Health System includes:

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, a 233-bed acute care facility.  St. Mary's Physician Network for primary and specialty care. Community Clinical Services (FHQC).  St. Mary's d’Youville Pavilion, dedicated to long-term care and St. Mary's Residences, an independent living center. St. Mary's Auburn Campus: St. Mary’s Orthopedics, the Center for Physical Rehab, the Center for Sleep Disorders, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, and the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, along with on-site lab and x-ray services. St. Mary’s Urgent Care is also located in Auburn and is fully staffed by our Advanced Practice Provider’s.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

• Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

• Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

• Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Maine is truly “Vacationland”, a place where work/life balance is attainable. Up-and-coming, the twin cities of Lewiston-Auburn are Maine's second largest metropolitan area.  Centrally located and just 35 miles north of Portland, 126 miles to Boston, 345 miles to NYC.  Less than an hour from the ocean and mountains; enjoy the beauty of the four seasons with many outdoor activities including: hiking, biking, fishing, sailing, hunting, skiing & snowboarding, rock-climbing, white-water rafting, snowmobiling and golf, to name a few. Voted #1 for Public Safety by U.S. News & Reports (August 2019), Maine is a wonderful place to live, work and play.

Enjoy a lifestyle full of cultural, academic and recreational activities in a place where values, community and collegiality have meaning. To learn more, please contact Don Richard Provider Recruiter drichard@covh.org or call (207) 755-3062