Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - General Surgery

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 123,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast, ME is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Surgical Associates team. This full-time role supports outpatient surgical care and operating room procedures, with weekend call on a 1:4 rotation and potential regional coverage for Pen Bay and Waldo as needed.

The successful candidate will be a PA or NP, collaborating with General Surgeons, Anesthesia, Orthopedics, and ENT to provide consultations and assist in procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Graduate of an accredited certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner’s program or graduate of an accredited Certified Physician Assistant program.
• Maine NP or PA license and DEA.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the outpatient surgical office and in the operating room.
• Be available for weekend call on a 1:4 rotation and regional coverage as needed.

Skills

Operating room experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

NP or PA certification program

Maine NP or PA license and DEA

Job description

Location: Belfast, ME
Facility: Waldo Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Advanced Practice Provider
Req #: 45334
Date Posted: Sep 23, 2026

MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in beautiful Belfast, Maine is currently seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Surgical Associates team. This position is a full-time position caring for patients in the outpatient Surgical office as well as in the operating room. Weekend call is 1:4 and may include regional coverage of both Pen Bay and Waldo for first-assist, as needed.

We are seeking a PA or an NP who is looking to work in a fast-paced environment caring for various medical conditions as part of a patient centered team. Providers work collaboratively with our surgical teams including General Surgeons, Anesthesia, Orthopedics and ENT Providers. The ideal candidate will provide consultations in the office as well as assist on procedures in the OR.

At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums.

The pay range for this position is $122,570 to $158,620 annually based on the candidate’s level of experience.

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Graduate of an accredited certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner’s program or graduate of an accredited Certified Physician Assistant program.
• License/Certification:Maine NP or PA License and DEA.
• Experience in the operating room.
• 2 years’ experience as an NP/PA is preferred.

Belfast is located on Maine’s picturesque coast and has easy access to Maine’s lakes and rivers, award-winning golf courses, ski resorts and abundant hiking trails. Enjoy an abundance of rich cultural opportunities and great schools in a safe community environment.

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.

Interested candidates should complete our brief application to begin the process.

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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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