Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate Thoracic Surgery Oncology Part-Time Portland, ME

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a part-time outpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Thoracic Surgeons and their ambulatory practice at Maine Medical Center Thoracic Surgery Oncology. The role focuses on postoperative care, diagnostic imaging interpretation, and surveillance for lung and esophageal cancers.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with flexibility; no weekends, no call.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Successful completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate program.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in acute care/surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care to thoracic surgery patients under the supervision of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Assist in postoperative care and surveillance for lung and esophageal cancers.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging and contribute to cancer surveillance.
• Support ambulatory practice with flexible, weekday schedule.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

NP/PA program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Maine Medical CenterThoracic SurgeryOncology is a growing division seeking a part-time(0.40 FTE/16 hrs) outpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associateto support ourThoracic Surgeons and their ambulatory practice. Patient care includes post-operative care, diagnostic imaging and interpretation and lung and esophageal cancer surveillance.

Our office hours are M-F 8-430 with flexibility- no weekend, no call.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Successful completion of accreditedNurse Practitioner or Physician Associate program.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in acute care/surgery preferred

At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. The annual salary range for this position at a .40 FTE (16 hrs) is $46,577 to $60,276

MaineHealthis a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working togethersoour 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,MaineHealthprovides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.organd ourbenefits page.