General Surgery Physician Associate

Northern Light Health; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 125,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Student loan reimbursement 20k/year

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO

Job summary

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, ME, is seeking a Physician Associate to join a surgical team. You will assist in the OR, manage inpatient rounds, and provide postoperative and outpatient follow-up care. Weekday call is shared with no weekend or holiday requirements, promoting work-life balance.

Applicants must be NCCPA certified and Maine-licensed or eligible to obtain licensure. This hospital-employed position offers a robust benefits package, sign-on, relocation bonuses,

Qualifications

• Must be NCCPA certified and licensed to practice in the State of Maine, or immediately eligible for the same.

Responsibilities

• First assisting in the operating room and supporting surgeons.
• Manage daily inpatient rounds and provide postoperative care.
• Conduct outpatient follow-up visits and coordinate care.
• Weekday call is shared among four Physician Associates with no weekend or holiday call requirements.

Skills

NCCPA certified

Job description

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center |US:ME:Bangor | Advanced Practice Provider | Full Time

Description

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is seeking a Physician Associate to join a collaborative surgical team consisting of three experienced PAs and seven surgeons providing general, bariatric, colorectal, and surgical oncology services.

Responsibilities include first assisting in the operating room, managing daily inpatient rounds, providing postoperative care, and conducting outpatient follow-up visits. Weekday call is shared equally among the four Physician Associates, with no weekend or holiday call requirements, supporting an excellent work-life balance.

Must be NCCPA certified and licensed to practice in the State of Maine, or immediately eligible for the same.

Position highlights:

• Hospital-employed position at regional tertiary care medical center
• Support of experienced surgeons, physician associates, inpatient care, pre- and post-operative care, and surgical assisting
• New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply
• Maine Physician Associate and DEA licenses required or immediately eligible for the same

Compensation Information:

• $125,000 - $133,000 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity.
• The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.

Why Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center?

• Robust benefits package
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses
• Substantial student loan reimbursement – 20k/year with no maximum
• Flexible schedules and generous PTO for work/life balance

About us:

• Regional Tertiary Care and ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center:We are a comprehensive, 411-bed medical center serving as the referral center for a patient population of 500,000 in the northern two-thirds of the state’s geography. The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year.
• Vibrant Small City:As one of Maine’s major urban centers, Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, arts, and commerce. Unwind in our historic downtown filled with shopping, bars and restaurants; take in a concert on the picturesque waterfront; or enjoy the vibrant cultural scene with a show at the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
• Adventure Awaits:Outdoor recreational activities are abundant during all four seasons. You’ll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains and many state parks; and it’s only a short commute to miles of beautiful coastline as well as Acadia National Park.
• Family Friendly:Bangor was rated one of the top cleanest metropolitan cities in the US in 2023 by the ALA. Great school systems, safe communities, friendly neighbors and a lower-than-average cost of living are ideal for raising a family.
• Academic Enrichment:Public schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team. The Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is ACGME accredited with osteopathic recognition.
• Well connected:Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major national destinations.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Centeris a member ofNorthern Light Health, an integrated statewide healthcare system focused on raising the bar for healthcare delivery and leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers services across its nine member hospitals, including primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

For more information, please contact:

Marlee Cuskelly, Provider Recruiter II

Call: 207.973.5358

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.