Physician Associate​/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic Sports South Portland, ME at Maine

Overview

Physician Associate/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic Sports South Portland, ME job at Maine Health Maine Medical Center. South Portland, ME.

Maine Health Orthopedic Sports Surgery South Portland, ME, is recruiting a Physician Associate (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our fast-paced Shoulder Surgery team. Under physician supervision, the successful candidate will provide medical care through office-based evaluation and treatment of outpatients as well as orthopedic surgical support. The APP will work in both a surgical and clinic setting under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Orthopedic experience and surgical experience in Orthopedics preferred.

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate program or Nurse Practitioner with an Acute Care Certification.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure
• NCCPA certification for Physician Assistant or ACNP for Nurse Practitioner
• Current BLS required
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including medical histories, performing evaluations and wellness diagnosis
• Knowledge of indications for proper techniques for office procedures
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Experience:
  
  Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans. Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.

• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, 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 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.

Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community with excellent restaurants and schools. To learn more about our system, please visit our benefits page.

Note: To apply for or learn more about this position, please send your CV or inquiry to Kelley Johnson, Maine Health Physician & APP Recruiter nson