General Surgery Physician Assistant

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 136,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Malpractice tail

Retirement plan

PTO & CME

Sign-on bonus/relocation

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant to join its team serving the Central Maine region. The General Surgery PA provides comprehensive surgical care in collaboration with attending surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, assisting in surgical procedures, managing perioperative care, performing bedside procedures, coordinating patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited PA program.
• Current state PA license.
• BLS required at hire.
• Two years of PA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and medical histories.
• Evaluate surgical consultations and plan treatment with supervising surgeons.
• Manage preop, postop, and follow-up care.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; communicate results.
• Assist in operating room and perform first‑assist duties as credentialed.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and compliance.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Current PA license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Job Title

General Surgery Physician Assistant

Employment Type

Full-Time

Organization

Central Maine Healthcare

Location

Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a General Surgery PA to join its team serving the Central Maine region. The General Surgery PA provides comprehensive surgical care in collaboration with attending surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, assisting in surgical procedures, managing perioperative care, performing bedside procedures, and coordinating patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings. The PA functions within the scope of practice established by state regulations, hospital policies, and credentialing requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Potential for sign on bonus with options for loan repayment and relocation assistance

Why Central Maine Healthcare

At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About The Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

About Us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org .

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Evaluate surgical consultations and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising surgeons.
• Manage preoperative, postoperative, and follow-up patient care.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic test results.
• Conduct daily inpatient rounds and coordinate patient management plans.
• Assess and manage acute and chronic surgical conditions.

Surgical Assistance

• Assist surgeons in the operating room during surgical procedures.
• Perform first-assist duties including tissue handling, suturing, retraction, hemostasis, and wound closure as credentialed.
• Participate in robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Ensure proper surgical documentation and postoperative orders.

Procedures

• Perform bedside procedures within scope and privileges, which may include:
• Wound care and debridement
• Incision and drainage
• Suture and staple removal
• Placement and removal of drains
• Central venous catheter removal
• Nasogastric tube placement
• Minor surgical procedures as credentialed

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, specialists, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services.
• Facilitate discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and postoperative care.
• Coordinate outpatient follow-up and continuity of care.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Complete operative notes, consultation notes, discharge summaries, and procedure documentation as required.
• Adhere to hospital, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current state license as an Physician Assistant
• BLS upon hire and maintain current
• Two years of experience as a Physician Assistant preferred
• Previous experience with electronic health record

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $136,000 to $154,000. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf