OB-GYN (Nocturnist)

OB-GYN Physician (Nocturnist)
Lewiston, Maine

Full nocturnist program | 900 deliveries annually | Level II NICU | Robotic surgery | Collaborative team

Central Maine Medical Center, affiliated with Prime Healthcare, is seeking an OB-GYN Physician to join its dedicated nocturnist program in Lewiston, Maine. This is a night-shift focused role providing inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care in a collaborative hospital environment with strong clinical support.

The incoming physician will be responsible for overnight coverage of labor and delivery and emergency gynecologic care, working closely with midwives, residents, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Position Highlights

• Full nocturnist OB-GYN position (night shifts only)
• Approximately 900 deliveries annually
• Level II NICU with in-house pediatric hospitalist support
• Dedicated GYN robotic surgery program
• Collaborative team including midwives, residents, and medical students
• Supportive, team-oriented environment with strong hospital resources
• New graduates encouraged to apply

Practice Overview

Central Maine Medical Center is part of an integrated healthcare system serving approximately 400,000 patients across central, western, and Midcoast Maine. The women's health program provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services in a community-focused hospital setting with strong clinical infrastructure.

The nocturnist program ensures continuous overnight coverage, supporting both high- and low-risk obstetric patients, with access to anesthesia, pediatrics, and specialty care services.

What You'll Do

• Provide overnight inpatient OB/GYN coverage
• Manage labor and delivery, triage, and obstetric emergencies
• Perform deliveries and urgent surgical procedures as needed (including C-sections)
• Manage acute gynecologic conditions and consults
• Collaborate with midwives, anesthesia, pediatrics, and hospital teams
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Schedule

Full-Time

• Night shift schedule (nocturnist role)
• Shift structure based on program needs

What We're Looking For

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Completion of accredited OB/GYN residency
• Eligible for or active Maine medical license
• DEA registration and BLS/ACLS certification
• Strong clinical judgment in inpatient and acute OB settings
• Ability to work independently during overnight coverage

Compensation

• Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO and CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Potential student loan repayment assistance

About Prime Healthcare

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning, physician-founded health system established in 2001 by cardiologist Dr. Prem Reddy and headquartered in Ontario, California. The organization operates 54 hospitals across 15 states and more than 360 outpatient locations, with nearly 60,000 employees and affiliated physicians delivering care to millions of patients annually.

Nationally recognized for clinical excellence and patient safety, Prime Healthcare is committed to strengthening community hospitals and expanding access to high-quality care across the United States. Twenty-one hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity.

Living in Central Maine

Central Maine offers a high quality of life with a lower cost of living compared to major Northeast cities. Residents enjoy access to lakes, mountains, skiing, and year-round outdoor recreation, along with family-friendly communities and strong school systems.

The region provides convenient access to Portland, the Maine coastline, and surrounding New England destinations, making it an ideal location for both work and lifestyle.

Interested in Learning More?

We welcome confidential conversations with OB-GYN physicians interested in exploring this nocturnist opportunity and learning more about joining Central Maine Medical Center.