Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - General Surgery

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

Job summary

MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast, Maine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Surgical Associates team. The role covers outpatient surgical office care and operating room procedures, with weekend call 1:4 and potential regional coverage for first-assist duties.

The ideal candidate is a PA or NP with operating room experience, ready for a fast-paced, team-based environment. MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits and a strong commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree; NP or PA program graduation.
• License/Certification: Maine NP or PA License and DEA.
• Experience in the operating room; 2 years NP/PA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations in the office and assist on procedures in the OR.
• Care for patients in outpatient surgical office and operating room.
• Weekend call is 1:4 and may include regional coverage of both Pen Bay and Waldo for first-assist, as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Operating room

First assist

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited four-year college or university

Graduate of an accredited Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP program

Graduate of an accredited Certified Physician Assistant program

Job description

Description

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.

To learn more about our system please visitwww.mainehealth.organd ourbenefits page.

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