Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -Ob/Gyn Surgical Experience

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 119,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

CME allowance

Paid time off and leave programs

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support OB/GYN surgeons in both inpatient and outpatient procedures, with access to Da Vinci robotics. The role includes pre-/post-operative assessments and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have NP or PA training, surgical first assist certification, and at least two years of surgical experience in OB/GYN or general surgery, with a strong patient-care focus and commitment to a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with eligibility for an active Maine license.
• National certification as NP or PA, with active Surgical First Assist certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct, surgical first-assisting experience with focus on general surgery or OB/GYN procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist to OB/GYN surgeons during surgeries, including robot-assisted procedures.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative assessments and plan wound care for upcoming surgeries.
• Perform inpatient rounds, coordinate care plans, and facilitate timely discharges.

Skills

Surgical First Assist

OB/GYN collaboration

Patient care

Education

NP or PA program

Surgical First Assist certification

Tools

Da Vinci robot

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical First Assisting: Serve as a dedicated first assist to our OB/GYN surgeons during inpatient and outpatient operative procedures, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and technology (including access to the Da Vinci surgical robot). Experience with using the surgical robot, preferred.
• Pre- & Post-Operative Office Support: Conduct comprehensive outpatient clinical assessments, consults, and workups for upcoming surgeries. Manage post-operative follow-up visits, wound care, and recovery path assessments.
• Inpatient Rounding: Perform daily rounds on surgical patients, coordinate cross-functional care plans, manage acute post-op complications, and facilitate timely hospital discharges.
• Collaborative Care: Partner with highly collegial OB/GYN physicians, APP's, certified nurse midwives, and support staff to provide seamless maternal and gynecological healthcare.

What We Offer

Work-Life Balance

MaineGeneral is deeply committed to staff wellness, offering a Monday-Friday schedule, with dedicated administrative time and no on call responsibility, as well as generous earned time off.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $119,222 - $149,222

Enjoy a comprehensive health, dental, and vision package, robust retirement options with employer contributions, and liability coverage.

Professional Growth

Generous Continuing Medical Education (CME) financial allowance and dedicated time off to ensure you remain at the forefront of surgical advancements.

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.

Requirements

• Licensure: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) program with eligibility for an active, unrestricted license to practice in the State of Maine.
• Certification: National certification as a NP or PA, with active Surgical First Assist certification, strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct, surgical first-assisting experience is strongly preferred, with a focus on general surgery or OB/GYN procedures. Experience with the Da Vinci robot, preferred.
• Contract type: Full-time
• Work locations: Augusta and Waterville, Maine
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Scheduled Work Shift:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available.

E-Verify Participation: 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 affirmative 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 affirmative 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. EEO is Law

Referral Program

MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff.