Primary Care Medical Director in Seaside City of Portland, Maine!

Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine is looking for a visionary leader to grow Mercy's well-established Primary Care service into a Center of Excellence. The right candidate will be a charismatic motivator who enjoys being part of the conversation that will determine the future face of health care in Maine. This is an opportunity to work synergistically with our hospital leadership to grow an area of strategic priority. The next phase of Primary Care at Mercy is our soon-to-be-built Internal Medicine magnet practice at Rock Row where we will join the Dempsey Center, Dana Farber Institute, and New England Cancer center to provide the highest level of care to patients in Greater Portland and beyond. The Medical Director may also have the opportunity to chart the course for this new chapter of internal medicine delivery by building this new practice from the ground up.

Expectations of Medical Director include:

• Energetically lead a team of exceptional providers spanning 7 outpatient primary care facilities
• Lead change to more effectively achieve the strategic initiatives of the organization; serves as a role model of the change expected from others;
• Collaboratively develop and implement quality improvement goals and measures;
• Serve as a strategic-thinking member of Mercy's leadership team;

Candidates for this position:

• Must be Board Certified in Internal or Family Medicine and eligible for licensure in Maine;
• Will have at least 5 years’ experience, demonstrating clear growth in a leadership capacity;
• Should possess strong clinical, managerial, and leadership skills;
• Advanced degree (MPH, MBA, MHA) and/or certification preferred.

Lifestyle and community:

• Portland and its surrounding towns are well-known for their nationally recognized public and private schools;
• Outdoor recreation activities abound with ample access to the coast, the woods, the mountains, and everything in between;
• Cultural activities are many including a world-class art museum with ambitions expansion plans; a rich, innovative, and award-winning dining scene; educational opportunities galore; and all the amenities of a larger city without the traffic;
• Portland is well-connected for globetrotters with its manageable airport and easy access to Boston.

At Northern Light Health, we’re building a better approach to healthcare because we believe people deserve access to care that works for them. As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, we’re raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Our more than 12,000 team members—in our hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, long-term and home healthcare, and ground and air medical transport and emergency care—are committed to making healthcare work for our patients, communities, and employees.

Northern Light Mercy Hospital, an acute care, non-profit hospital in Portland, Maine, is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. We advocate for a society in which all can realize their full potential and achieve the common good. We give priority to those that society ignores. The greater Portland community has come to rely on the personal care and healing focus that Northern Light Mercy Hospital provides. Northern Light Mercy provides a wide range of medical and surgical services as well as six primary care, subspecialty physician practices, and community-based programs. Northern Light Mercy Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Northern Light Mercy Hospital, located in Maine’s largest city, Portland, offers a blend of old-world charm and modern sophistication. This city has been routinely ranked among the top ten in national listings for best restaurants, health, and the best place to raise a family. You don’t have to go far outside of Portland to “get away.” Many classic New England towns surround Greater Portland. Nine miles outside the city sits Gorham, home of the University of Southern Maine. Freeport, home of the L.L. Bean flagship store, is a shopping mecca with an extensive list of outlet stores. If you are looking for an outdoor adventure, consider biking or walking the Sebago to the Sea trail, a continuous trail from Sebago Lake to Casco Bay. Hunt, fish, and boat in the Lakes Region, or head further west toward Mount Washington for hiking or skiing. Whether you prefer the urban way of life or rustic country living, southern Maine offers something for everyone.