Care Team Provider - NP/PA

Penobscot Community Health Center Inc; Old Town (ME); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing and relocation bonuses

Yearly salary increases

Generous paid time off program

Holiday pay

Job summary

Penobscot Community Health Center Inc in Old Town, Maine, is seeking a passionate Care Team Provider to join their collaborative environment. In this role, you will work closely with primary care teams to ensure timely access to patient care and support effective transitions. You will not maintain a patient panel; instead, focus on same-day urgent care as needed.

Applicants are required to have a medical degree or equivalent, a valid Maine license, and a DEA license. Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence in patient care!

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited MD or DO, Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant program.
• Current license to practice medicine as MD/DO, a Nurse Practitioner and/or Certified Physician Assistant in Maine.
• Current DEA license.
• Up-to-date training and certification in Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with primary care providers and nursing staff to support patients.
• Ensure access to same-day care for patients.
• Assist in managing patients during transitions.
• Provide urgent/same day care for unpaneled patients.
• Support desktop management for PCPs.

Skills

Collaboration

Compassion

Adaptability

Patient-centered care

Education

Graduation from an accredited MD or DO, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Current license to practice in the State of Maine

Job description

At Penobscot Community Health Care, we are committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered primary care through a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary approach. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality care, with a focus on accessibility and timely support. With 17 service locations providing a medical home for patients in multiple counties across Maine, we are proud to be the largest FQHC in the state.

Position Overview

Are you someone who thrives in dynamic environments and values collaboration and teamwork? Do you deliver care with kindness, compassion, integrity, curiosity, and creativity? An amazing ability to adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining a focus on positive outcomes for both patients and colleagues? We’d love to hear about YOU and how your passion for quality, patient-focused care belongs at PCHC.

We are seeking a mission-driven Care Team Provider to join our dynamic organization. In this role, you will work closely with our primary care providers, primary care RNs and other disciplines to support our primary care patients, ensuring they receive same-day care and have seamless transitions during provider changes. This position will not have a panel of patients.

Same day care is defined as care that is urgent and/or problem focused which cannot wait until the patient can see their primary care provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with primary care providers (PCP) and nursing staff to support PCHC patients.
• Ensure access to same-day care for patients, addressing their immediate needs.
• Assist in the management of patients during transitions, such as when a PCP leaves the organization or during provider absences.
• Provide urgent/same day care for unpaneled patients until they are assigned a permanent provider.
• Support desktop management for PCPs to facilitate efficient care delivery.
• Uphold a patient-centered approach to care, prioritizing quality and access.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited MD or DO, Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant program.
• Current license to practice medicine as MD/DO, a Nurse Practitioner and/or Certified Physician Assistant in the State of Maine.
• Current DEA license.
• Will have up-to-date training and certification in Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred.

Benefits

At Penobscot Community Health Care, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and promotes a culture of excellence in delivering quality patient care. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Signing and relocation bonuses available.
• Recently increased salary scale with yearly increases.
• Teaching Health Center with the ability to precept in the future if desired.
• Generous paid time off program, holiday pay, and more.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and work in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Please reach out to Brittany Hill, Provider Recruiter at [e-mail] or apply directly at pchc.com/careers.

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

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