Arc Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family or Internal Medicine Physician to join our team at Weeks Medical Center, part of North Country Healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive care in an underserved, close-knit rural community in northern New Hampshire.
Rural medicine offers the chance to deliver high-quality primary care including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management while participating in community health initiatives and promoting wellness education.
Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive medical care, including physical exams, diagnoses, and treatment plans
Develop personalized health plans and manage long-term treatment for patients with chronic conditions
Offer preventative care services, including immunizations, screenings (e.g., cancer, cholesterol, blood pressure), and wellness check-ups
Order diagnostic testing, follow up with patients on results, and adjust treatment plans accordingly
Prescribe medications and treatments based on best practices and patient needs
Coordinate specialty referrals when necessary
Educate patients on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices
Collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care
Maintain medical records in compliance with North Country Healthcare s guidelines
Uphold professional medical standards as required for continued participation and reappointment to the NCH Medical Staff
Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the practice
Benefits: Competitive base compensation with potential wRVU productivity & quality bonuses
Commencement & retention bonuses
Relocation assistance
No weekend or holiday shifts
5 weeks vacation, 5 days sick time
1 week CME time + $4,000 CME funds
Comprehensive benefits package
Retirement plans
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Essential Qualifications:Board certification (or eligibility) per WMC Medical Staff Bylaws
ACLS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Successful completion of an approved residency (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, American Osteopathic Association, or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)
Comfortable managing own patient panel and practicing autonomously
Why Rural New Hampshire?Breathtaking scenery enjoy stunning landscapes and year-round outdoor activities
Community connection become a valued member of a welcoming, small-town community
Balanced lifestyle experience a relaxed pace of life with fewer hassles
No sales or state income tax
What We Offer:Collaborative environment work with a dedicated medical team
Modern facilities access to advanced medical technology
Competitive compensation strong salary and benefits package
Career growth opportunities for professional development
About Us:North Country Healthcare (NCH) is a leading comprehensive healthcare network, providing integrated patient care through:
Three community critical access hospitals
Several rural health clinics
Home health & hospice services
Our member organizations include:
Androscoggin Valley Hospital (Berlin)
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (Colebrook)
Weeks Medical Center (Lancaster)
North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency (Littleton)
We are proud to partner with the largest employer in the North Country, offering services in primary care, emergency medicine, general surgery, dermatology, orthopaedics, addiction recovery, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, OB/GYN, pain management, and more!
