Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Trauma & Fracture Care

Description

Schedule:24 hour/week position, three 8-hour days

MaineHealth Orthopedics - Trauma & Fracture Care is looking to hire aPA or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join a dynamic and growing Orthopedicpractice in Portland, Maine. The successful candidate will provide medical care and practice medicine with physician supervision, including conducting examinations and writing prescriptions through office-based evaluation and treatment of outpatients. In addition to the outpatient practice setting, this position with provide support in the operating room, inpatient setting, as well as Orthopedic Trauma call. This position willsupport the Orthopedic Trauma service. 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).

This position offers:

• Relocation Assistance
• Generous Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Growth Opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree and successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant program or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. (PA or FNPwith Acute Care Certification needed to see Pedi patients)
• License/Certifications: Current Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State of Maine or eligible of licensure. NCCPA certification.
• Current BLS required.
• Experience required. Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants/acute care nurse practitioner. 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/NP practice.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and CV to Sophia Rideout, Provider Recruiter atsophia.rideout@mainehealth.org.

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. Learn more about our system atmainehealth.org