Description
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 ofoutpatients as well as orthopedic surgical support.
TheAPP will workin both a surgical andclinicsetting 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. Afour-dayworkis available after orientation.
Operating roomassistwithprimarysupervising physician.
Participatesin 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 forlicensure
- 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.
MaineHealthis a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working togethersoour 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,MaineHealthprovides 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 providesfour seasonrecreational 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.
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