Medical Director - Thayer Internal Medicine

Job Summary:

As a Physician in an affiliated medical practice, provides medical services to patients in an assigned area.

Job Description:

Thayer Internal Medicine, a well-established practice within MaineGeneral Health, is seeking a visionary and collaborative Medical Director /Internal Medicine Physician to lead our high-volume outpatient clinic in Waterville, Maine. This leadership role combines direct patient care across the lifespan with clinical oversight to champion high-quality, patient-centered care.

The Thayer Internal Medicine team strives to improve the health and well-being of our patients and the community as a whole, and we wish to find someone who shares this desire.

Key Responsibilities
Lead Clinical Strategy: Direct clinical operations and implement evidence-based guidelines to maximize patient care quality.
Mentor Medical Staff: Provide leadership, support, and professional development guidance to physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), and clinical staff.
Deliver Full-Spectrum Care: Provide comprehensive outpatient internal medicine services to a diverse patient population across all lifespans.
Drive Quality Improvement: Collaborate with healthcare executives to improve performance metrics, streamline workflows, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Foster Collaboration: Maintain a highly communicative, team-based environment within a high-volume practice layout.

Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited program.
Certification: Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine
Licensure: Eligible for or currently holds an unrestricted medical license in the State of Maine.
Leadership Style: Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care with prior leadership or administrative experience.

Benefits & More
* Competitive Compensation: Generous base salary with built-in productivity and quality bonuses.
* Robust Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance alongside a company-matched retirement plan.
* Financial Incentives: Student loan repayment eligibility, relocation assistance, and an internal referral bonus program.
* Work-Life Balance: Manageable scheduling designed for a balanced lifestyle in beautiful Central Maine.

Why You'll Love the Area: Kennebec County, Maine

Discover the perfect balance of a rewarding career and an exceptional quality of life in the heart of Central Maine. Kennebec County offers scenic natural beauty, safe communities, and vibrant cultural hubs.The area boasts vibrant fall foliage, snowy winters perfect for local snowmobiling, and warm summers spent on the water.

• The Belgrade Lakes: Located right next to Oakland, this chain of seven pristine lakes offers premier boating, swimming, kayaking, and world-class bass fishing.

• Extensive Trail Systems: Residents enjoy year-round hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing at locations like the Kennebec River Rail Trail.

• Strategic Location: Positioned directly off Interstate 95, the area provides a straightforward commute to major cities, coastal beaches, and western Maine mountain resorts.

• Augusta & Waterville Hubs: Access urban amenities in nearby Augusta (the state capital) and Waterville, which feature thriving arts scenes, local theaters, and diverse dining options.

• Higher Education: The region is anchored by prestigious institutions like Colby College and Thomas College, which bring robust cultural events, lectures, and athletic games to the area.

• Safe Neighborhoods: Kennebec County is widely recognized for its safe, peaceful towns, strong community safety, and excellent public school systems.

• Affordable Living: Housing costs in Kennebec County remain significantly lower than in southern Maine or national metro areas, making it ideal for buying a home or raising a family.

Compensation Information:

$245,000 - $295,000

Plus Medical Director Stipend

Certifications:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) - Maine State Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled 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.