Physician Assistant/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Per Diem Portland

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking medical center as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in a dynamic Critical Care team. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in research and quality initiatives while providing comprehensive patient care in a supportive interdisciplinary environment. With a commitment to lifelong learning and teaching, you will thrive in this vibrant community that balances urban sophistication with outdoor recreation. Enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits, including relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus, as you contribute to a leading health system dedicated to community well-being.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Sign-on Bonus

Generous Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's Degree from an accredited program required.
• Postgraduate training in critical care or equivalent experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds and develop care plans with the medical team.
• Manage procedures, admissions, discharges, and family meetings.

Skills

Critical Care Management

Team Collaboration

Diagnostic Studies Interpretation

Patient Care Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Master's Degree in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our Critical Care team. This is a Per Diem position.

The PA or ACNP will perform daily rounds with a team of fellows, residents, and students, develop and implement care plans, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and manage procedures, admissions, discharges, and family meetings. This dynamic setting offers opportunities for involvement in research and quality initiatives across Medical Critical Care, Neuro Critical Care, and Surgical Critical Care. The program includes various educational activities such as grand rounds, teaching rounds, journal club, case conferences, and morbidity and mortality reviews. A desire to be a lifelong learner, teacher, and team player in an interdisciplinary environment is essential.

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is Maine's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. It is a 637-bed academic medical center located in Portland, on the scenic coast of Maine.

Portland combines urban sophistication with small-town friendliness, offering four-season recreational activities like skiing, hiking, sailing, and beaches. Located just two hours north of Boston, it boasts a vibrant community with excellent restaurants and schools.

Benefits include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Sign-on Bonus
• Generous Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Career growth opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• Postgraduate training in critical care or related specialty, or equivalent experience
• Current Maine license or eligibility for licensure
• Current BLS certification

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system committed to community health. It includes nine local health systems, behavioral health, diagnostic services, home health, and employs approximately 22,000 care team members serving 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

For more information, visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page. To apply or for inquiries, contact Kelley Johnson, Physician & APP Recruiter, at [e-mail].