Physician Associate - Orthopedics

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 126,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – Brunswick is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join their established, high-volume practice.

The PA will work in a team-based setting with cross-coverage, daily inpatient rounding, and one operating room day plus three clinic days per week. This position includes call coverage of 1:6, with low-volume evening and weekend rounds. MaineHealth offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package and potential additional incentives.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Maine PA-C license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Orthopedics and/or OR.
• Comfort with hand-surgery is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-volume orthopedic practice.
• Collaborate in a team-based setting with cross-coverage.
• Perform daily inpatient rounding.
• One operating room day per week and three clinic days.
• Handle call coverage of 1:6 with evening and weekend rounds.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

Operating room

Team-based care

PA-C license

Job description

Location: Brunswick, ME
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Advanced Practice Provider
Req #: 84820
Date Posted: Sep 28, 2026

MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – Brunswick is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join their established, high-volume practice. Considered applicants would be joining a strong, cohesive group of 6 Surgeons and 4 Physician Assistants. The ideal candidate would thrive in a team-based atmosphere of cross-coverage and daily inpatient rounding. This integrated practice provides on-site radiology as well musculoskeletal rehabilitation services. This is a 40-hour per week position, typically including 1 operating room day and 3 clinic days. This position includes call coverage of 1:6, which primarily involves low volume phone calls in the evening and weekend rounding.

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 $126,247 to $163,379 annually based on the candidate’s level of experience.

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

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Active and unrestricted Maine PA-C license, or the ability to obtain state licensure prior to employment.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in Orthopedics and/or OR.
• Comfortability working in hand-surgery is highly desirable.

Brunswick and its surrounding coastal communities offer the perfect balance of small-town charm with thriving culture, easily accessible amenities of every variety, and the tranquil beauty of Maine beaches and forest. Mid Coast Hospital is proud to maintain a sense of warm community, while also being part of our large, successful Medical Group.

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.

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