Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Sports Surgery - Farmington

Description

MaineHealth, Orthopedics Sports Medicine & Podiatry is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our growing Orthopedic Sports Medicine Practice at Franklin Hospital in Farmington, Maine. This position provides a unique opportunity for candidates to be based full-time, providing patients with orthopedic services in the Farmington community. The successful candidate will provide medical care and practice medicine with physician supervision, including conductingexaminations and writing prescriptions through office-based evaluation and treatment of outpatients.This role will be supporting orthopedics in several locations: Emergency Room, Operating Room, Office and In-patient.The Orthopedic program at Franklin includes state-of-the-art elective and trauma based orthopedic surgery coupled with a robust outpatient orthopedic, sports medicine practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program withtwo years of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience preferred. Acute Care Certification required for Nurse Practitioners.
• License/Certifications:Active Nursing license; certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or Current Physician Assistant license issued by the State of ME or eligible of licensure, NCCPA certification.
• Current BCLS.
• Minimum 3 years Orthopedic PA/NP experience preferred: Clinic, OR/first assist, and call coverage.
• Experience in general orthopedics total joint, sports medicine, and/or trauma preferred.
• Ability to work independently and take call.

This position offers:

• Opportunity to work with an exceptional team in a vibrant, growing practice.
• Competitive compensation package including relocation assistance, student loan repayment, CME time & expense reimbursement, and malpractice coverage.
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, retirement with employer contribution, paid time off, paid family leave, and much more.
• Full time schedule consisting of office hours.

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.

Farmington, Maine, is a scenic affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreation. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Farmington is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views including the pristine Rangeley lakes region and bustling downtownwith a distinct local flavor and the home of the University of Maine at Farmington. Family 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.

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