Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Neurology Rockport/Belfast

MaineHealth; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 113,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Productivity incentives

Quality incentives

Job summary

MaineHealth Neurology in Rockport and Belfast, ME, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established neurology team. Provide outpatient neurological care and infusion support across Knox & Waldo Counties, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and staff to deliver patient-centered care close to home.

Ideal candidates bring strong clinical assessment skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-centered NP/PA with collaborative, fast-paced work approach.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication abilities; patient education focus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with neurology physicians.
• Support and monitor patients receiving infusion therapies and various neurological testing.
• Provide patient and family education regarding disease management, treatment options, and preventive care.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, therapists, and community resources.
• Participate in quality improvement and care coordination initiatives.
• Support patient access needs through practice coverage at both Rockport and Belfast locations.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient-centered

Collaborative

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Job description

Description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

MaineHealth Neurology

Rockport & Belfast, Maine

Join a Growing Neurology Team Delivering Specialty Care Close to Home

MaineHealth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established Neurology practice serving patients throughout Knox & Waldo Counties in Maine. This opportunity offers the ability to care for a diverse population of patients with neurological conditions while working alongside experienced neurologists, nurses, and support staff committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

The successful candidate will provide outpatient neurological care and support infusion therapy services while helping patients access specialty care locally, reducing the need for travel extended distances. This position includes practice responsibilities at both our Rockport and Belfast locations, providing variety and flexibility within a collaborative regional care model.

Position Highlights

• Established and growing neurology practice
• Collaborative team of neurologists, nurses, and support staff
• Opportunity to care for a broad range of neurological conditions
• Outpatient practice with infusion therapy support
• Flexible practice model with care provided in both Rockport and Belfast
• Strong referral network from primary care and specialty providers throughout the region
• Opportunity to support services associated with the Certified Stroke Center at Pen Bay Hospital
• Meaningful work improving access to specialty neurological care in rural Maine

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with neurology physicians
• Support and monitor patients receiving infusion therapies and various neurological testing
• Provide patient and family education regarding disease management, treatment options, and preventive care
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, therapists, and community resources
• Participate in quality improvement and care coordination initiatives
• Support patient access needs through practice coverage at both Rockport and Belfast locations

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, patient-centered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. They possess strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to caring for patients with complex neurological conditions. Success in this role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to provide care across multiple locations while supporting a growing regional neurology program.

This Position Offers

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 $113,081 to $146,341 annually based on the candidate's level of experience.

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

Culture of the Practice

Our Neurology team is united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional neurological care close to home. We care for a broad spectrum of patients with neurological conditions, helping reduce the need for travel outside the region for specialty services and infusion therapies. Providers work in a collegial, supportive environment alongside experienced physicians, nurses, and clinical staff who value teamwork and patient-centered care. The practice plays an important role in supporting the Certified Stroke Center at Pen Bay Hospital and is dedicated to clinical excellence, collaboration, and improving access to neurological care across Midcoast Maine.

About the Community

Located along Maine's beautiful Midcoast, Rockport and Belfast offer an unparalleled quality of life with scenic coastlines, outdoor recreation, vibrant downtowns, excellent schools, and welcoming communities. Enjoy the opportunity to build a rewarding career while living in one of New England's most desirable coastal regions.

Join a team that is making a meaningful difference by bringing high-quality neurological care closer to home for the patients and communities we serve.

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