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Emergency Medicine Physician

Down East Community Hospital · Machias, ME

Posted October 5, 2026

Down East Community Hospital · 11 Hospital Dr, Machias, ME, US, 04654

Job Expectations:

  • Emergency Physician bears a responsibility to practice Emergency Medicine in an ethical manner consistent with the hospital vision and rules.
  • Emergency Physicians have a valid medical license and retain a current federal narcotics license number.
  • Emergency Physicians practice emergency medicine within the emergency department, remain in the immediate vicinity of the emergency department and provide the best treatment available to all patients regardless of their age, gender, race, and/or religion.
  • Emergency Physicians maintain current emergency medicine knowledge and skills through independent study and continuing medical education activities and should maintain current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications.
  • Emergency Physicians exhibit professionalism in the emergency department in regards to behavior, attire, and reliability, and maintain a professional relationship with other health care providers, patients and their families.
  • Emergency Physicians are members of the medical staff and participate in their affairs.
  • Emergency Physicians must maintain knowledge of and compliance with federal and state regulations including EMTALA.
  • Emergency Physicians follow the basic principles of documentation, coding and reimbursement.
  • Emergency Physicians have knowledge of the American College of Emergency Physicians policies and protocols and work within those guidelines.
  • Uses patient handling equipment appropriate to the needs of the individual patient in keeping with the Safe Patient and Handling and Movement Policy.
  • Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands
  • Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
  • Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
  • Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department

Benefits: Employed

Pay rate of $250-$280.00 per hour

Four, 24 hour shifts per month is considered full time and benefit eligible

  • Reimbursement for approved CME sources (including travel expenses) up to $5,000 annually

  • Health insurance coverage (three options available)

  • Dental Insurance

  • Short/Long-term Disability Plan

  • Vision Insurance

  • Any other group plan available to all employees

  • Life Insurance coverage at $50,000 with accidental death benefit coverage, (for part-time and full-time hours)

  • Enrollment in the Hospital’s 401k Plan upon completion of eligibility requirements, 1,000 hours per annual year and completion of 1 year of employment.

  • Employer provided malpractice insurance coverage at $1m/$3m. Tail coverage paid upon completion of initial term and remains in force for each subsequent contract.

  • DECH is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

  • 2+ Years of experience in a CAH (Critical Access Hospital) preferred.

Employer

Down East Community Hospital

Down East Community Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Machias, Maine, offering state-of-the-art technology and specialty services almost unheard of in a small rural hospital. We serve our immediate community in Machias and all of Washington County — Maine's Sunrise County — bordered by New Brunswick to the northeast and the Bay of Fundy.

Founded by a group of dedicated citizens and opened in 1964, DECH has grown into an integral part of the region, providing inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and emergency services. Alongside primary care — Family Practice, Pediatrics and Obstetrics/Gynecology — we offer Podiatry, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), General Surgery including minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, Orthopedics, Neurology and Pain Medicine. Our Emergency Department was expanded in 2017 to nine private rooms, and our practices serve patients in Machias, East Machias, Jonesport and Milbridge.

Our mission is to improve the health of the people in the Sunrise County by being as passionate, determined and resilient as those we serve, and by balancing exceptional service, financial integrity, current technology, staff satisfaction and collaborative community involvement. We are deeply committed to quality, patient safety and patient satisfaction.

Livability

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Machias population
$192K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Ellsworth
46.7 mi
Pop. 8,550
Calais
29.9 mi
Pop. 3,087
Eastport
28.9 mi
Pop. 1,230
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Washington County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$192K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Avg high / low
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 04654
3,385
Total residents
1,648
Male residents
1,737
Female residents
Age distribution
total
3,385
0-9
306
10-19
628
20-29
262
30-39
406
40-49
314
50-59
472
60-69
499
70-79
245
80+
253
Ethnicity
White
3,105
Black Or African American
43
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
74
Asian
12
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
0
Two Or More
151
Source: US Census Bureau
Nearby airports
Portland International Jetport (PWM) 156.39 mi
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) 44.86 mi
Bangor International Airport (BGR) 61.37 mi
Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) 90.14 mi
Source: FAA database