Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Trauma & Fracture Care

MaineHealth; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth Orthopedics is seeking a PA or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for a 24 hour/week position. The role involves providing medical care under supervision, supporting orthopedic trauma services, and conducting outpatient evaluations. The position offers relocation assistance and various benefits.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Generous Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Current Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner license required.
• Orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and practice medicine under physician supervision.
• Support in the operating room and inpatient setting.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Description

Schedule: 24 hour/week position, three 8-hour days

MaineHealth Orthopedics - Trauma & Fracture Care is seeking a PA or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join a dynamic and growing Orthopedic practice in Portland, Maine. The successful candidate will provide medical care and practice medicine under physician supervision, including conducting examinations and writing prescriptions through office-based evaluation and treatment of outpatients. In addition to outpatient duties, this position supports in the operating room, inpatient setting, and Orthopedic Trauma call, specifically supporting the Orthopedic Trauma service. All duties are performed in accordance with standards set by Maine Medical Center, the State of Maine, and the NCCPA.

This position offers:

• Relocation Assistance
• Generous Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Growth Opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. (PA or FNP with Acute Care Certification needed to see pediatric patients)
• License/Certifications: Current Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner license issued by Maine or eligible for licensure. NCCPA certification.
• Current BLS required.
• Experience: Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the medical model, roles of physicians and PAs/NPs, anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis.
• Knowledge of indications for and techniques for office procedures, patient assessment, medical histories, physicals, health evaluation, and care compliance.
• Ability to diagnose and treat medical problems, develop care plans, and evaluate patient problems accurately in person or via phone.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of practice.
• Effective collaboration with physicians.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Sophia Rideout, Provider Recruiter, at [e-mail].

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit health system dedicated to community health. Learn more at mainehealth.org.