Family Physician Assistant

Western Maine Primary Care, a department of Stephens Memorial Hospital, is currently seeking a *Family Physician Assistant (PA) *to join our exceptional team of providers.

Now is a great time to join our team as we recently relocated our practice to our brand new, state-of-the-art medical office building.

Come be a part of our dynamic team of providers, which includes eight family medicine physicians, six internists, and eight nurse practitioners, working with exceptional support staff.

We offer competitive salary and benefits and are a designated National Health Service Corps site which allow primary care providers to participate in additional competitive loan repayment programs through NHSC.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education : *Successful completion of an approved Physician Assistant program with two years of Physician Assistant experience preferred.

MSN required.* *License / Certifications : * Current Physician Assistant license issued by the State of Maine or eligible of licensure, NCCPA certification.

Current BCLS required* Provide direct patient care for more complex SUD patients ie those with opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorder and / or alcohol use disorder* Provide consultation services for treatment of Hepatitis C with concurrent substance use disorder and active hepatitis C* Provide all aspect of primary care for a specific patient panel* Knowledge of nursing processes;

health care systems, structure and functions; and community resources* Knowledge of chart / medical record documentation requirements and federal / state laws related to release of health care information* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff* Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination* Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages (include vivitrol and sublocade) injections and measure results* Ability to respond the changing workload based on patient census* Ability to maintain professional manner even under stressful situations* Proficient computer skills*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.

Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org (mainehealth.org / )At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow.

Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it.

We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement.

Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.