Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery

MaineHealth; Maine; On-site; USD 123,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Relocation assistance

CME expense reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Paid time off

Retirement with employer contributions

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life/disability coverage

Paid family leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

MaineHealth Orthopedic Sports Surgery – Stephens Hospital is seeking a Physician Associate/Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our orthopedic team in Norway, ME. Under physician supervision, provide medical care through outpatient evaluation and orthopedic surgical support in both clinic and operating room settings.

The position requires orthopedic experience, current Maine licensure or eligibility, NCCPA certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Accredited Physician Assistant/Physician Assistant program or ACNP with Acute Care Certification required.
• State licensure in Maine or eligibility to obtain
• Current NCCPA certification for PA/PA or ACNP
• Current BLS certification
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques and clinical evaluation

Responsibilities

• Office-based evaluation and treatment of outpatients.
• Orthopedic surgical support and positioning as first assist when trained.
• Clinic and operating room duties under orthopedic surgeon supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Office procedures

Education

PA/ACNP program certification

Job description

Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Norway, ME
Facility: Stephens Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Advanced Practice Provider
Req #: 93090
Date Posted: Sep 9, 2026

MaineHealth Orthopedic Sports Surgery – Stephens Hospital, is recruiting a Physician Associate/Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)to join our experienced Orthopedic team in Norway, ME. Under physician supervision, the successful candidate will provide medical care through office-based evaluation and treatment ofoutpatients as well as orthopedic surgical support. The APP will workin both a surgical and clinic setting under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon as part of a dynamic team. The orthopedics practice includes a mix of orthopedic surgeons with range of skills including joint replacement, fracture care, hand surgery, and sports medicine. Orthopedic experience and surgical experience in Orthopedics preferred. Experience or the ability to train to be able to provide first assist coverage for orthopedic surgeons is also necessary.

Schedule: Primary responsibility Monday – Friday clinic hours, in the outpatient ambulatory clinic and Operating Room. A four-day work week is available after orientation. Operating room assist with primary supervising physician and hospital rounding on the Med/Surg floor rotating among 3 Associate Professional Providers.

Participates in office call coverage as part of a shared rotation for Orthopedic Surgery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Associate/Assistant program or a Nurse Practitioner with an Acute Care Certification.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• NCCPA certification for Physician Associate/Assistant or ACNP for Nurse Practitioner
• Current BLS required
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including medical histories, performing evaluations and wellness diagnosis
• Knowledge of indications for proper techniques for office procedures
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Experience: Orthopedic experience preferred.

This position offers:

• Opportunity to work with an exceptional team in a vibrant, growing practice.
• Competitive compensation package including recruitment bonus, relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance to qualified candidates.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, and retirement with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, paid family leave, wellness programs, and more.

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. 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.

Norway Maine, is a scenic affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreational area. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Norway is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Family ski resorts, including Sunday River, are less than an hour away. Excellent public and private schools and a variety of housing options make Norway an exceptional place to call home.

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.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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