Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Gastroenterology Portland, ME

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Portland, ME is seeking a Full-Time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Gastroenterology department. The role involves providing patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary team environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's and Master's degree, along with relevant skills in case management and problem solving. Benefits include competitive compensation, paid time off, and CME reimbursement.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

CME Time

Retirement Options with Employer Contributions

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life/Disability Coverage

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Malpractice Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting with GI-specific care desired.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in gastroenterology.

Skills

Case Management

Time Management

Problem Solving

Crisis Intervention

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Strong Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Gastroenterology Portland, ME

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Advanced Professional Provider
Req #: 29041
Date Posted: May 14, 2025

MaineHealth Gastroenterology is seeking a Full-Time (32 hrs/week) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Experience in a hospital setting with GI-specific care or related surgical or hospital medicine experience is desired, although new graduates may be considered.

Maine Medical Center's Digestive Health Program provides a multidisciplinary approach to the care of patients with benign and malignant digestive system diseases. Our care team includes gastroenterologists, endoscopy nurses, support staff, and referring providers.

This is a rewarding, challenging, and fast-paced position requiring a self-motivated professional committed to providing quality patient-centered care. The position is located at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies required.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligibility for licensure.
• Skills in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and organizational matters.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with health information management systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.

Competitive compensation package includes a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance for qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system with the vision: “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” It comprises nine local health systems, a behavioral health network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 clinicians working through the MaineHealth Medical Group. Serving approximately 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire, MaineHealth provides comprehensive care through its Level 1 Trauma Center and community hospitals.

Portland offers urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness, with four-season recreational activities like skiing, hiking, sailing, and beaches. Located just two hours north of Boston, it is a vibrant and diverse community.

For more information, contact Kelley Johnson, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth, at [emailprotected].

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, subject to legal exemptions.

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