Advanced Practice Providers

Penobscot Community Health Care; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaged patients

Collegial atmosphere

Shared call schedule

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Holidays & CME leave

Two HSA plans

Loan repayment

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Penobscot Community Health Care in Belfast, ME, seeks a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate to join our coastal Seaport Community Health Care location. This in-person, full-time role offers 40 hours weekly with 34 patient contact hours and a schedule spread over four or five days.

We are a non-profit with a mission to provide accessible care, offering a supportive team, generous PTO, holidays, CME leave, loan repayment, relocation assistance, and visa candidates are welcome.

Job description

Position Overview

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate to join PCHC's coastal location in Belfast, Maine - Seaport Community Health Care. If your goals align with PCHC’s Mission of service to everyone regardless of life circumstance, if you are energized by the innovation and collaboration resulting from practicing in a truly integrated medical home environment, PCHC is right for you.

Scope of Practice (Physician Associate)

On June 16, 2025, Maine enacted LD 1166, "An Act to Change the Professional Title and Identification of Physician Assistants to Physician Associates." This law changes the title only. The law, however, does not change scope of practice, licensure process, supervision, or billing.

Work Hours

The position is planned for in-person, full-time 40 hours per week, with 34 patient contact hours. Hours may be split between four or five days per week, depending on provider preference.

Benefits

• Engaged and supportive patient population
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed and proactive leadership
• Very reasonable shared family medicine call schedule (currently averaging one week per year)
• Competitive Compensation
• Very generous PTO plan, plus 11 recognized holidays, plus CME leave time
• Two HSA plans to choose from, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Loan repayment
• Relocation assistance
• Visa candidates welcome

Location

Penobscot Community Health Care is a non‑profit organization governed by a board of community volunteers. Comprised of fifteen practices and program service sites in the Greater Bangor area, our practices are located in Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Belfast, and Jackman, and include family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, substance use disorder services, specialty services, pharmacy, and health care for the unhoused. Our integrated medical home model supports our mission and vision in which everyone has access to quality, cost‑effective health care. PCHC services support and empower people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with community‑based resources. PCHC services are located in Belfast, Maine, a community on the mouth of a beautiful river estuary on Belfast Bay and Penobscot Bay; less than a 1‑hour drive to Bangor, Maine's 3rd largest city and its International Airport. The region offers a classic maritime community, with stately homes and leafy streets, picturesque harbor views, and close proximity to Acadia National Park and Boston.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.