Medical Provider (NP/PA/Physician)
North Haven Medical Clinic – North Haven, Maine

North Haven, Maine: The Town of North Haven is seeking a Medical Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician) to join its municipally operated health clinic, providing both primary care, urgent care, and EMS Support services to a year-round island community.

North Haven Medical Clinic has served the community for over 25 years and provides care to approximately 400 year-round residents, with seasonal increases. This is a unique opportunity to practice meaningful, relationship-based medicine in a small, supportive, and highly engaged community setting.

Position Overview

This full-time position offers a distinctive every-other-week schedule, allowing for an exceptional work-life balance while delivering comprehensive care during on-island rotations.

The Medical Provider delivers:
- Primary care services for patients of all ages
- Urgent and emergent care as needed
- Collaboration with local EMS, including support on emergency calls as needed.
- Community health education and outreach

Providers work closely with a small, collaborative team and are supported by clinic staff and municipal leadership.

Optional Leadership Opportunity

Candidates may have the opportunity to serve as Clinic Director (stipend position), providing clinical leadership and oversight of clinic operations, staff support, and quality improvement initiatives.

Schedule & Work Environment

- Every-other-week on-site schedule (live/work on island during rotation)
- Outpatient clinic setting with integrated urgent care
- Residential attached-clinic environment
- Collaborative relationship with EMS and municipal leadership

Qualifications

- Licensed or eligible for licensure in Maine as NP, PA, or Physician
- Experience in primary care (rural or independent practice experience preferred)
- Comfort managing urgent and emergent situations
- Ability to work independently in a resource-limited setting
- Strong communication and patient-centered care approach

Qualified new graduates with strong clinical training and interest in rural practice are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid time off, holidays, and CME allowance
- Built-in schedule flexibility with every-other-week rotation
- Professional liability coverage

Life on North Haven Island

North Haven is a vibrant island community located off the coast of midcoast Maine. With approximately 400 year-round residents (and a larger summer population), the island offers a close-knit, supportive environment and an exceptional quality of life.

Enjoy access to boating, hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation, while practicing medicine that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. Nearby mainland access via ferry connects you to Rockland and beyond.  North Haven is one of 14 surviving year round island communities.

This is an opportunity to live where others vacation while providing essential, community-centered care.

Start Date

Target start date: To be discussed

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Town Administrator, Rebekah Carmichael-Austin, PO Box 400, North Haven, ME 04853, or by email at administrator@northhavenmaine.org.  Please call if you have any questions to (207)867-4433

- Licensed or eligible for licensure in Maine as NP, PA, or Physician
- Experience in primary care (rural or independent practice experience preferred)
- Comfort managing urgent and emergent situations
- Ability to work independently in a resource-limited setting
- Strong communication and patient-centered care approach