Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Hospital Medicine

Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Hospital Medicine – Maine Health Franklin Hospital – Farmington, ME – Full Time – Day/Evening (40 hrs/week)

Req# 65897

Maine Health Franklin Hospital is seeking a Physician Associate (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to care for patients in the hospital. The role includes Advanced Practice Providers (APP) evaluating and treating patients primarily on the hospital medicine ward, completing admissions, and providing consultative services to various sub‑specialties including the emergency department. The APP will work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, care management, and ancillary services to ensure optimal patient care.

A supportive team‑based atmosphere provides a space for practitioners to grow their skills while caring for a patient population with complex needs. To facilitate exceptional patient care, practitioners will participate in quality initiative programs within the department of hospital medicine. This is a full‑time, variable, request‑based schedule that includes weekend and holiday shifts. New Grads are welcome to apply.

Scheduled hours: 10‑hour shifts; daytime shifts (7 am–5 pm), with potential for swing shifts (9 am–7 pm). Part‑time and full‑time opportunities are available.

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience in hospital medicine preferred, not required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively triage, organize, and prioritize.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Collaborative, team approach to patient care.
• Well‑appointed 25‑bed critical access hospital; a member of the largest health system in Northern New England.
• Fully integrated Epic EMR.
• Full‑time or part‑time, day/evening shift schedule.
• Competitive compensation package including sign‑on bonus, relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include paid time off, CME time, retirement plan with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, paid family leave, and more.

Maine Health is a not‑for‑profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” Maine Health consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and about 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the Maine Health Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, Maine Health provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

Maine Health offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Farmington, Maine, is a scenic, affordable community in the heart of a four‑season recreation area. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Farmington is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing, and ice skating. Nearby mountains offer hiking with vista views, including the pristine Rangeley lakes region and a bustling downtown with a distinct local flavor and home of the University of Maine ily ski resorts, including Sugarloaf and Saddleback, are less than an hour away.

Excellent public and private schools and a variety of housing options make Farmington an exceptional place to call home.

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To apply for or learn more about this position, please send your CV or inquiry to Donna Lafean, Maine Health Physician & APP Recruiter ean.