--- title: Infectious Disease Physician at Prime Healthcare description: Prime Healthcare is hiring for the Infectious Disease Physician role in Lewiston, ME. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/infectious-disease-physician-at-prime-healthcare-01a0f686-fd69-791b-af48-65ee06e084f0 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Prime Healthcare as Infectious Disease Physician in Lewiston, ME. Pays $298K–$335K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/oetfxj.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Prime Healthcare | | **Location** | Lewiston, ME | | **Salary** | $298K/yr - $335K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Prime Healthcare sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 144 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Prime Healthcare. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $67,000 – $275,000 a year (median $247,000). ## Description ## Bonus Amount Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus ## Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. ## Overview **Job Title:** Infectious Disease Physician**Employment Type:** Full-Time**Organization:** Central Maine Healthcare**Location:** Lewiston, Maine **Position Overview:** Central Maine Healthcare is seeking an Infectious Disease Physician to join its team serving the Central Maine region. The Infectious Disease Physician diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and other microorganisms. They provide expert consultation for complex infectious diseases, manage hospitalized and outpatient patients, collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and promote infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship. **Work Schedule** - Hospital-based role with a mix of inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic responsibilities. **Compensation & Benefits** - Competitive compensation package - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits - Malpractice coverage with tail - Retirement plan with employer contribution - Paid time off and CME allowance - Relocation assistance may be available **Additional Recruitment Benefits** - Employment with a nonprofit healthcare organization may provide eligibility for the **Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program** for qualified physicians.* \* **Disclaimer:** Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility is determined by federal program requirements, not the employing entity. **Why Central Maine Healthcare?**At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve. **About the Community** Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world. **About Us** Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities. As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org. ## Responsibilities - Evaluate and manage patients with a broad spectrum of infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. - Provide guidance on complex infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention protocols. - Collaborate with hospitalists, surgeons, primary care providers, and specialty teams to ensure coordinated patient care. - Participate in infection control committees, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives. - Educate patients, families, and staff on infection prevention, treatment plans, and emerging public health concerns. - Stay current with emerging infectious diseases and implement evidence-based best practices. ## Qualifications - MD or DO degree from an accredited institution. - Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Disease. - Active medical license in Maine. - Strong clinical skills in hospital-based infectious disease care. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. - Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine. ## Pay Transparency Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $298,000 to $335,000. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ ## Employment Status Full Time ## Shift Days ## Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. 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