DescriptionPhysician Associate or Acute Care Nurse PractitionerMaineHealth Orthopedic Sports Surgery - ShoulderSouth Portland, MEReq # 96860 MaineHealth Orthopedic Sports Surgery, South Portland, is recruiting a Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join the Shoulder Team at our Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Surgery. Under physician supervision, the successful candidate will provide medical care through office-based evaluation and treatment of outpatients as well as orthopedic surgical support. In the outpatient practice setting, this position will support our Orthopedic Surgeon and work cohesively amongst the existing surgical team. Orthopedic experience, joint replacement and surgical experience in Orthopedics preferred. These duties are performed in accordance with established standards and practices as defined by Maine Medical Center, the State of Maine, and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Associates/Assistants (NCCPA).
Schedule: Primary responsibility Monday - Friday clinic hours, in the outpatient ambulatory clinic and Operating Room. Operating room assist with primary supervising physician.
Participates in office call coverage as part of a shared rotation for Sports Surgery.
Minimum Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor's degree and successful completion of accredited physician associate/assistant program.
- License/Certifications: Current Physician Associate license issued by the State of Maine or eligible of licensure. NCCPA certification.
- Current BLS required.
- Experience: Orthopedic experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants/associates. Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine and physical diagnosis.
- Knowledge of indications for and proper techniques for office procedures. Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.
- 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.
- Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of PA practice.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on cases.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
This position offers: - At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums.
- The pay range for this position is $124,444 to $161,045 annually based on the candidate's level of experience.
- In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
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 this position, please apply or send your CV or inquiry to Sophia Rideout, MaineHealth Physician & APP Recruiter at
[email protected] . 
