Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Gastroenterology Portland, ME

MaineHealth Gastroenterology is seeking a Part-Time (24 hrs/week) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Experience in a hospital setting with either 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 diseases of the digestive system. 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;
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program;
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligibility for licensure;
• Current BLS certification;
• Skills in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and organizational matters;
• Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of practice;
• Strong computer skills, including using computerized health information management systems;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

This position offers:

• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance for qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance;
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, 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 includes nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 24,000 care team members, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and a network of community hospitals, 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 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. For more information, please contact Kelley Johnson, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth, at kelley.johnson@mainehealth.org.