Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Portland, ME

Per Diem

Maine Medical Partners, a MaineHealth member, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our Critical Care team in beautiful Portland, Maine. 

The PA or ACNP will perform daily rounds on patients with a team of fellows, residents and students, as well as development and implementation of care plans, ordering and interpreting of diagnostic studies, procedures, admissions, discharges and family meetings.  This is a dynamic setting that is growing and evolving. The PA or ACNP will participate in research and quality initiatives for Neuro Critical Care and Surgical Critical Care patients.  The program has multiple opportunities for learners including Neuro Critical Care rounds twice weekly, monthly cerebrovascular round, critical care grand rounds, as well as teaching rounds and multiple lectures.  Desire to be a lifelong learner, teacher and part of an interdisciplinary care team are required.

Applicants must have completed an APP residency program or have 2 years of relevant experience. New graduates/individuals without relevant experience may consider applying to the APP Residency program.  APP Critical Care Residency Program| MMC | Portland, ME (mainehealth.org)

Maine Medical Center (MMC) is Maine’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, 637 bed Academic Medical Center located in Portland on the breathtaking coast of Maine. 

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 with excellent restaurants and schools.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Applicants must have completed an APP residency program or have 2 years of relevant experience.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Current BLS certification.  

Additional Information 

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. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of eight local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and over 19,000 employees. It is the largest health system in northern New England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with healthcare professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the wellbeing of our communities and employees. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Our care - and the science behind that care - is top rate. Join us and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to another level.