Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery

Description

MaineHealth Orthopedic Sports Surgery - Stephens Hospital, is recruiting a Physician Associate/Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)to join our experienced Orthopedic team in Norway, ME.Under physician supervision, the successful candidate will provide medical care through office-based evaluation and treatment ofoutpatients as well as orthopedic surgical support. The APP will workin both a surgical and clinic setting under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon as part of a dynamic team. The orthopedics practice includes a mix of orthopedic surgeons with range of skills including joint replacement, fracture care, hand surgery, and sports medicine.Orthopedic experience and surgical experience in Orthopedics preferred. Experience or the ability to train to be able to provide first assist coverage for orthopedic surgeons is also necessary.

Schedule: Primary responsibility Monday - Friday clinic hours, in the outpatient ambulatory clinic and Operating Room. A four-day work week is available after orientation. Operating room assist with primary supervising physician and hospital rounding on the Med/Surg floor rotating among 3 Associate Professional Providers.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Associate/Assistant program or a Nurse Practitioner with an Acute Care Certification.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• NCCPA certification for Physician Associate/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.

This position offers:

• Opportunity to work with an exceptional team in a vibrant, growing practice.
• Competitive compensation package including recruitment bonus, relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance to qualified candidates.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, and retirement with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, paid family leave, wellness programs, and more.

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.

Norway Maine, is a scenic affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreational area. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Norway is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Family ski resorts, including Sunday River, are less than an hour away. Excellent public and private schools and a variety of housing options make Norway an exceptional place to call home.

At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums.

The pay range for this position is $122,570 to $158,620 annually based on the candidate's level of experience.

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

For more information, please apply and/or contact Donna Lafean, Physician & APP Recruiter at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org

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