Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Sports Surgery

Summary

Internal Posting Only

MaineHealth Orthopedic Sports Surgery, South Portland, is recruiting a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our fast paced Orthopedic Sports Medicine & 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. In the outpatient practice setting, this position will support our Orthopedic Surgeon and work cohesively amongst the existing surgical team. Orthopedic experience, joint replacement and surgical experience in Orthopedics preferred. These duties are performed in accordance with established standards and practices as defined by Maine Medical Center, the State of Maine, and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Schedule: Primary responsibility Monday - Friday clinic hours, in the outpatient ambulatory clinic and Operating Room. Operating room assist with primary supervising physician.

Participates in office call coverage as part of a shared rotation for Sports Surgery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
• License/Certifications: Current Physician Assistant license issued by the State of Maine or eligible of licensure. NCCPA certification.
• Current BLS required.
• Experience: Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants. Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine and physical diagnosis.
• Knowledge of indications for and proper techniques for office procedures. Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.
• 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.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of PA practice.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

This position offers:

• 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.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth 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 MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth 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 www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

To apply for or learn more about this position, please send your CV or inquiry to Donna Lafean, MaineHealth Physician & APP Recruiter at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org.