Ophthalmologist – Medical Director
Overview
- Location
- Presque Isle, Maine
- Schedule
- 1 day OR, 4 days clinic · Clinical call covered by full clinical call team after hours
- Source-listed pay
- $584,254
- Practice
- Hospital-employed · Acute care hospital
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Maine is recruiting a BC/BE Ophthalmologist-Medical Director for a hospital-employed role combining clinical practice (general ophthalmology, glaucoma, medical retina) and leadership on a team of four physicians. The position offers a $584k base salary plus productivity incentives and strong benefits including signing bonuses and loan repayment.
What the posting highlights
- Full clinical call team assistance for call coverage
- Patient population: Large patient population in Northern Maine area
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $584,254
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- low Full procedure room and internal radiology service on-site Compensation Information: $584,254 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity. The c
- Observed
- 2 wk ago
- Compensation model
- $584,254 annual base salary plus additional productivity-based compensation potential; may include call pay and leadership stipends
- Bonus / incentives
- Sign-on bonus and relocation bonus
- Loan repayment
- $20,000
Benefits named in the posting
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation bonus
- $20k/year student loan reimbursement with no maximum
- 41 days paid time off annually
- Annual CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance on claims-made basis with tail coverage provided
Employer
Northern Light Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-employed
- Facility type
- Acute care hospital
- Beds
- 89
- Patient population
- Large patient population in Northern Maine area
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.
Questions to ask the employer
- Is $584,254 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How is the $20,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- 1 day OR, 4 days clinic
- Call burden
- Clinical call covered by full clinical call team after hours
- Coverage model
- Full clinical call team assistance for call coverage
- Admin burden
- Leadership responsibilities as Medical Director
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 2 wk ago
- Last verified
- 3 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital is seeking an experienced, BC/BE Ophthalmologist - Medical Director to lead our well-established and growing practice in Presque Isle, Maine . This hospital-employed position combines clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, offering the unique opportunity to provide oversight and guidance to a team of top-notch providers. With three other hospital-employed physicians in the practice, we provide general ophthalmology, glaucoma, and medical retina care to a large population of patients in the Northern Maine area. Position Highlights A full ancillary support staff (including scribes and ophthalmology assistants) 1 day of OR, 4 days of clinic Full clinical call team to assist in call coverage after hours Trauma volume is low Full procedure room and internal radiology service on-site Compensation Information $584,254 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity. The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc. Why Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital ? Robust benefits package includes sign-on and relocation bonuses Substantial student loan reimbursement – $20k/year with no maximum 41 days of paid time off annually Annual CME allowance Malpractice insurance on claims-made basis with tail coverage provided About Us Leading Provider of Healthcare Services: We are an 89-bed acute care hospital located near the Canadian border in Presque Isle, Maine. Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital is Aroostook County’s largest hospital and leading provider of healthcare services offering 24-hour emergency services, complete cancer care services, a day surgery center, the region’s most comprehensive imaging center and orthopedic center, and several specialty services. Small Town Charm: Presque Isle is the largest city and economic hub of Aroostook County. “Aroostook” means "Beautiful River," and refers to an area that is rural, with traditions that are honest and hard-working. The local economy relies on agriculture, forestry, outdoor recreation, and education. Aroostook County is known as “The Crown of Maine.” Relaxed Lifestyle: Just outside your doorstep, a four-season recreational playground awaits. Adventure seekers enjoy hiking, skiing, boating, biking, snowmobiling and ATVing. Lakes, rivers, and woodlands are legendary and well-known to hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationalists. Experience year-round festivals, performing and visuals arts events, unique shopping and dining options, sports competitions, farmers markets, musical performances, golf courses, fitness centers, community center activities, and more! Family Friendly: Great school districts, safe communities, friendly neighbors, and a lower-than-average cost of living are ideal for raising a family. Academic Enrichment: The University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, and Maine School of Math and Science provide an intellectual spirit and opportunities for continued learning. Well-Connected: The local airport provides year-round access to daily, commercial airline service to and from Boston, MA.