Physician Associate/Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 145,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

MaineHealth Neurosurgery & Spine in Portland, ME seeks an experienced Physician Associate/Physician Assistant (PA) to support 12 Neurosurgery Surgeons and 17 APPs. This inpatient role includes ER consultations, hospital admissions, and first assisting on neurosurgical cases, with daily rounds and medical management.

The position offers 13-hour night shifts totaling about 40 hours per week, at Maine Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center with extensive academic ties.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Accredited PA program completed.
• Current Maine license or eligible for licensure; NCCPA certification required for PA's.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for adult and pediatric patients in neurosurgery.
• Perform ER consultations, hospital admissions, and first assist on surgeries.
• Conduct daily rounds and manage in-patient medical care.

Skills

NCCPA certification

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Accredited PA program

Job description

APP – Physician Associate/Physician Assistant

MaineHealth Neurosurgery & Spine

Inpatient

Description

MaineHealth Neurosurgery and Spine is recruiting for an experienced Physician Associate/Physician Assistant (PA) with the ability to see both adult and pediatric patient populationsto practice at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. This is an opportunity to join our well-respected team in the Neurosurgery group supporting 12 Surgeons and working alongside 17 Advance Practice Providers (APPs) providing surgical, emergency, and in-patient care and services including ER consultations, hospital admissions, first assisting on Neurosurgical cases, and medical management of in-patients with daily rounds.

Primary inpatient responsibilities are at Maine Medical Center, the state's leading tertiary care hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center. Maine Medical Center has 637 licensed beds, a full complement of residencies and fellowships, and is an integral part of Tufts University Medical School.

These are 13 hour night shifts averaging 40 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Successful completion of accredited Physician Associate/Physician Assistant.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure. Certification of Physician Associate/Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required for PA's.
• Current BLS certification.

This Position Offers

• 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 $145,224 to $187,936 annually based on the candidate’s level of experience.
• In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

MaineHealth

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.

Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.

To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page

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