Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery - Joint Replacement

MaineHealth
Falmouth, ME, United States
Full-time

Summary

MaineHealth Orthopedic Sports Surgery - Joint Replacement, Falmouth, is recruiting a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our fast-paced Orthopedic Joint Replacement 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 arthroplasty surgeon as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Orthopedic experience, joint replacement and surgical experience in Orthopedics preferred.

Schedule : Primary responsibility Monday - Friday clinic hours, in the outpatient ambulatory clinic and Operating Room. A four-day work is available after orientation.

Operating room assist with primary supervising physician.

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

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant 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.

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.

[email protected] .

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