Bariatric Surgery PA/ACNP — First Assist, No Call

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 129,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Productivity-based incentives

Job summary

MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center Department of Surgery is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery team in Portland, ME. The APP will support inpatient management, perioperative care, and operative participation as a first assist while coordinating care across disciplines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and other professionals, with rotating weekend coverage and no on-call responsibilities to foster

Qualifications

• A Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Acute Care NP (ACNP/AGACNP) is required and eligible for Maine licensure.
• Experience in surgical settings is preferred.
• First assist experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient management and perioperative care.
• Operative participation as a first assist in the operating room.
• Coordinate care across disciplines and promote patient-centered care.
• Assist with discharges and patient/family education.

Skills

First assist

Inpatient care

Perioperative care

Team collaboration

Education

PA-C certification

ACNP/AGACNP certification

Job description

MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center Department of Surgery is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery team in Portland, ME. The APP will support inpatient management, perioperative care, and operative participation as a first assist while coordinating care across disciplines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and other professionals, with rotating weekend coverage and no on-call responsibilities to foster