General Surgery NP

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Earned Time Off

CME Support

Educational Loan Repayment

Retention Bonus

On-Site Early Learning Center

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, ME is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to join our General Surgery service line. You will deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in outpatient clinics, perform outpatient procedures, consults, and follow-ups, and participate in postoperative care, inpatient rounding, discharge planning, and first assisting in the OR.

We offer a 40-hour work week with a 1:5 call schedule, optional 5 eight-hour shifts or 4 ten-hour shifts, and

Qualifications

• APRN/PA with active Maine license or eligibility.
• Proven ability to deliver patient-centered care in surgical settings.
• Experience supporting general surgery procedures and postoperative care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient and inpatient care in the General Surgery service.
• Perform outpatient procedures, consults, and follow-ups.
• Participate in postoperative care, inpatient rounding, and discharge planning.
• Provide first-assisted support in the operating room.

Skills

Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP)

Patient-centered care

First assisting

Education

APRN licensure

Job description

Job Summary: Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Job Description: Are you an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) seeking a rewarding career in General Surgery? Look no further! We are excited to invite a talented and dedicated individual to join our growing team, playing an integral role in our General Surgery service line.

Position Overview: Comprehensive Patient Care: As an APP in our General Surgery department, you will have the unique opportunity to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. Your responsibilities will be diverse, ranging from working in our outpatient clinic, performing outpatient procedures, consults, and follow-ups, to post-operative appointments, inpatient rounding, discharging, and first assisting in the operating room.

Work-Life Balance: This is a full-time position with a manageable 1:5 call schedule and weekend inpatient rounding, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance and pursue your passions outside of the workplace. We do offer the option of working either 5 eight hour shifts or 4 ten hour shifts per week to fit your lifestyle and schedule. There is an opportunity to volunteer for more call for further reimbursement.

Benefits to Thrive:

• Generous Earned Time Off: At MaineGeneral, we recognize the importance of time for rest and rejuvenation. Enjoy generous earned time off, ensuring you have ample opportunity to recharge and achieve work-life balance.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Support: Your growth and development are essential to us. We provide additional CME time and support to empower you to expand your skill sets and stay at the forefront of medical advancements.
• Educational Loan Repayment: We understand the financial burden of education and are committed to supporting your career journey with substantial educational loan repayment benefits.
• Retention Bonus: We value your commitment and dedication to our mission, and as such, we offer a retention bonus to eligible candidates, demonstrating our appreciation for your valuable contributions.
• On-Site Early Learning Center: providing care to employee’s children up to the age of five (qualifying age for Kindergarten) ensures your children are cared for in a safe and nurturing environment while you focus on your patients and career.

Why Choose MaineGeneral?

Idyllic Location: Located within a short distance of ski resorts, lakes, rivers, award-winning golf courses, and abundant hiking trails, Maine offers a plethora of outdoor adventures and leisure activities amid nature's beauty.

Coastal Charm: Experience the stunning beauty of Maine's rugged coastline, offering picturesque views and endless coastal exploration opportunities.

Proximity to Urban Centers: Our location is close to Portland, Maine's largest city, and less than a three-hour drive from Boston, providing easy access to cultural attractions, art museums, live theater, music performances, and more.

Certifications:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Maine State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Maine State Board of Nursing

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Scheduled Work Shift: Benefits: Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness: We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents. A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness: Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career. Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt. Eligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan. Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident. Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff. We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] . MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff. Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program. MaineGeneral participates in E-Verify. Employee Rights E-Verify Participation Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability: In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written Affinitive Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished. The Affinitive Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] . EEO is Law