Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate/Assistant - Primary Care - Per Diem

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Waldoboro (ME); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Waldoboro, ME seeks a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Primary Care team. The role offers scheduling flexibility and exposure to a state-of-the-art clinic staffed with experienced clinicians to support high-quality patient care.

You will provide clinical care across a patient-centered setting, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and help maintain continuity of care while aligning with your availability.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Eligible for APRN or PA license in Maine; DEA certification.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality primary care in a per diem capacity.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians to support continuity of care.
• Contribute to positive patient outcomes while aligning with your availability.

Skills

APRN/PA eligibility

Team collaboration

Primary care experience

Education

Accredited NP or PA program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate/Assistant - Primary Care - Per Diem

Location: Waldoboro, ME
Facility: Lincoln Hospital
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Job Category: Advanced Practice Provider
Req #: 66284
Date Posted: Sep 5, 2026

Lincoln Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital and proud member of MaineHealth, is seeking a per diem Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to join our experienced and collaborative Primary Care team. As part of MaineHealth’s comprehensive network, Lincoln Hospital’s Primary Care team delivers expert, patient-centered healthcare across multiple locations, including Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, Waldoboro, and Wiscasset, Maine.

This opportunity is based at our Primary Care Clinic in Waldoboro, with the opportunity to float to other sites, as needed. Opening in March 2026, this new, state-of-the-art clinic will offer modern exam rooms, on-site lab services, and a welcoming, fully accessible environment.

In this per diem role, you will have the flexibility to provide high-quality, compassionate care to individuals and families while supporting our primary care team as needed. You will collaborate with experienced healthcare professionals in a well-supported clinical environment, contributing to continuity of care and positive patient outcomes while maintaining a schedule that fits your availability.

If you are a dedicated and team-oriented provider looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and well-resourced healthcare environment, we invite you to apply.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

Education/Training:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate program.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Eligible to obtain APRN or PA license in the State of Maine.
• DEA certification.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.

About Us

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital provides expert health care services to the vibrant coastal communities of Lincoln County, Maine. We are the largest employer in Lincoln County with more than 1,000 employees working together to make our community the healthiest in America. Our region is renowned for its natural beauty, featuring miles of pristine oceanfront, picturesque rivers and streams, and vast forested woodlands. Outdoor enthusiasts will find an abundance of year-round activities to enjoy. Joining the Lincoln Hospital team means becoming part of a community that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering outstanding patient care - all while living in a region celebrated for its charm and serenity.

Pay Rate - internal candidates who currently hold a full-time or part-time role at MaineHealth, the pay rate is 120% of their current hourly rate and may be eligible for shift differentials. For external candidates or candidates who only hold per diem roles at MaineHealth, the pay rate is $80.00 per hour and may be eligible for shift differentials.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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