Join us in transforming the primary care workforce! Penobscot Community Health Care is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for our
one-year (PGY1), full-time Nurse Practitioner Residency Program, now entering its
8th year of training excellence. The program is
fully accredited by the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers, making it one of only a select group of programs nationwide to receive this distinction.
As a Resident, you will gain advanced training in
primary care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting, serving patients across the lifespan in an integrated, team-based environment. The program offers:
- Structured mentorship and preceptorship from experienced providers.
- Cohort model promotes shared learning and collaboration, emotional and professional support, diverse perspectives, and a community of belonging
- Interdisciplinary training with medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health teams.
- Diverse clinical rotations to support primary care clinical experiences
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in caring for underserved and rural populations in Maine.
OVERVIEWThe NP Resident will
- Deliver medical care to a wide variety of patients and will be responsible for maintaining accurate and current patient records as well as scheduling and administering follow-up appointments for patients as required.
- Work effectively with other members of the team to deliver the best primary care to our patients and perform selective medical services under the direction of supervising physicians and providers.
- Salaried position: Work week approximately 40 hours, with 32 hours of patient contact. No nights, weekends, with one week of call near the end of the year.
- Have an opportunity to experience internal rotations such as Community Care and Geriatrics, Women's Health, Recovery Services, School-Based Healthcare, Healthcare for the Unhoused, and much more.
BENEFITS- Slower paced schedule and a smaller panel of patients while learning to be a primary care provider
- Residents will be provided the same clinical and administrative support as our current providers
- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
- $100,000/year salary
- $5,000 housing stipend
- Weekly didactic sessions covering a variety of topics relevant to family practice, journal club, book club and case study reviews
- Generous paid time off - front-loaded Earned Time (ET), plus accrued Earned Paid Leave (EPL) and 11 recognized holidays (when a recognized holiday falls during a regularly scheduled workday).
- 403(b) Retirement
- Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision options
- Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
- Maine Nurse Practitioner Association Membership
- Maine Nurse Practitioner Association Spring Conference attendance and associated expenses
- Seamless transition upon completion of residency - apply for PCHC opportunities being already familiar with the programs, facilities, and teams!
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED- Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program within the last 18 months
- Board Certified/Board Eligible Nurse Practitioner
- Eligible for application of license to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maine
- Current/Eligible for application of DEA license
- Stated commitment to a career in primary care in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
- Will have to obtain up-to-date training and certification in Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. NP Resident must obtain within two weeks of hire, if not current at hire.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS- Current CV
- Un-Official Transcript (Official Transcript must be submitted once educational program is complete)
- Three professional references are required and must be received within one week of scheduling an interview with the leadership team.
Bangor, Maine: Live and work in a historic riverside city just half an hour from Maine's gorgeous Acadia National Park and Maine's storied mid-coast region. Enjoy the amenities of a good-sized metro without the hassle - and be inspired by all of Maine's natural beauty and resources at your doorstep! Bangor is Maine's third largest city, with its own international airport. It's a short drive to Boston (3 hrs.) or Portland's quaint Old Port (2 hrs.). Limitless four-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent public, and private educational opportunities make the Greater Bangor Region highly desirable for professional families.
Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.comContact: Jamie Grant, Provider Recruiter
207.992.9200 / recruitment@pchc.com
