Physician Assistant/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cardiovascular Surgery Operative- Portland

MaineHealth; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with surgical experience to join their dynamic Adult Cardiovascular Surgery team. This full-time role involves rotating shifts and offers the chance to work in a leading-edge program focused on minimally invasive procedures and advanced heart failure treatments. The position provides a supportive environment with a high degree of autonomy, allowing you to deliver exceptional care. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Generous Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of surgical experience required, including endoscopic vessel harvesting.
• Successful completion of an accredited PA or ACNP program.

Responsibilities

• Join a comprehensive Cardiac Surgery program with 7 Surgeons and 32 PAs/ACNPs.
• Work in an innovative environment with a broad scope of practice.

Skills

Surgical Experience

ICU Care

Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Description

The surgical position involves rotating shifts, primarily days.

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, is recruiting a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) with 3+ years of surgical experience to join the Adult Cardiovascular Surgery service. This is a full-time, rotating position that includes call and weekend duties. The role is mainly operative but also requires proficiency in ICU and step-down unit care, with no outpatient responsibilities. You will join a comprehensive Cardiac Surgery program comprising 7 Cardiac Surgeons and 32 PAs/ACNPs. This position offers the opportunity to work in an innovative environment with a broad scope of practice. The APP team operates with a high degree of autonomy, supported by Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiovascular Critical Care Intensivists, delivering high-quality care in a leading-edge program. Maine Medical Center's cardiac surgery program is at the forefront of minimally invasive valve platforms, such as TAVR and MIS valve procedures, as well as advanced heart failure treatments including ECMO and VADs.

Benefits include:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of surgical experience, including endoscopic vessel harvesting
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligibility for licensure
• Current BLS certification

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system committed to making our communities the healthiest in America. It includes nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and employs approximately 22,000 clinicians serving 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package with comprehensive benefits and resources to support our workforce. To learn more, visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

For more information or to apply, please contact Kelley Johnson, Physician & APP Recruiter, at [e-mail].