Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner ~ General & Bariatric Surgery

US HealthCare Careers; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four 10-hour shifts per week

28 days of sick/vacation time

5 CME days and $3,000 towards CME per year

Reimbursement for 1 membership per year

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient and inpatient care for bariatric and general surgery services. Responsibilities include managing clinic schedules, performing physical exams, and assisting in the OR. Candidates should be licensed in Maine and have certifications in BLS and ACLS. Competitive benefits include flexible shifts, vacation time, and CME reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Licensed, Registered or Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Maine.
• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program.
• 2 years’ experience as an APP preferred but not required.
• Previous surgical experience, particularly in bariatric surgery, is preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document consults, admission history, and physicals.
• Document clinical visits for consultations and follow-ups.
• Interpret lab results to form treatment plans.
• Assist surgeons in the OR for general and bariatric surgeries.

Skills

Consultation documentation

Clinical visit documentation

Interpreting lab results

Surgical assistance

Education

Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Graduate of accredited program

NCCPA or AANPCB certification

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Enjoy a mix of outpatient and inpatient care for bariatric and general surgery services. Duties include managing a clinic schedule for bariatric patients, performing physical exams, interpreting lab results, and prescribing and managing medication for both general surgery and bariatric patients. Additionally, the APP will assist in the OR with general surgery and bariatric cases (open, laparoscopic and robotic).

Responsibilities

• Able to perform and document consults, admission history and physicals, progress notes and discharge documentation on all inpatients
• Able to perform and document clinical visits for consultations, pre and post op visits, and other follow up visits
• Interprets lab results, imaging and other diagnostic tests to form an appropriate treatment plan in conjunction with the physician
• First and second assists surgeons in the OR, for general surgery and bariatric cases

Qualifications

• Licensed, Registered or Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Maine or able to obtain
• Graduate of accredited physician assistant program; NCCPA certified or graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program; AANPCB certified
• 2 years’ experience as an APP preferred but not required
• Previous surgical experience preferred particularly with general, bariatric and robotic surgery
• BLS and ACLS certified

Benefits

• Four 10 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays
• 28 days of sick/vacation time
• 5 CME days and $3,000 towards CME per year
• Reimbursement for 1 membership per year

Contact: Gretchen Sheppard ~ US HealthCare Careers ~ 408-686-9450 ~ [e-mail]