Physician Associate / Assistant - Neurosurgery

Description

MaineHealth Neurosurgery and Spine is recruiting for an experienced Physician Associate / Physician Assistant (PA) with the ability to see both adult and pediatric patient populations to practice at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. This is an opportunity to join our well-respected team in the Neurosurgery group supporting 12Surgeons and working alongside 15 Advance Practice Providers (APPs) providing surgical, emergency, and in-patient care and services including ER consultations, hospital admissions, first assisting on Neurosurgical cases, and medical management of in-patients with daily rounds.

Primary inpatient responsibilities are at Maine Medical Center, the state's leading tertiary care hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center. Maine Medical Center has 637 licensed beds, a full complement of residencies and fellowships, and is an integral part of Tufts University Medical School.

These are 12 hours mostly day shifts averaging 32 hours per week (with the possibility of 40 hours). Thisincludes one weekend shift per month and approximately 6-night shifts per year.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Successful completion of accredited Physician Associate / Physician Assistant.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure. Certification ofPhysician Associate / Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required for PA's.
• Current BLS certification.

This position offers :

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, Maine 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.

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

For more information, please contact Kelley Johnson, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth at kelley.johnson@mainehealth.org.