Advanced Practice Provider – Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery and Spine

Maine Medical Partners/MaineHealth, Portland, ME

Schedule: Full-time

Req#: 184568

Maine Medical Partners – Neurosurgery & Spine is recruiting for an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) with the ability to see both adult and pediatric patient populations to 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 15 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.
  
These are 12 hour day shifts averaging 32-36 hours per week which includes an average of 1 night/weekend shift per week.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant 
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure
• Current BLS certification

Benefits include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Generous Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Plans
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employment Discount Programs
• Career Growth Opportunities

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.  
 
Maine Medical Partners Neurosurgery & Spine is part of the Neuroscience Institute at Maine Medical Center, a regional center of excellence in neurosciences and one of the largest in New England. Our practice is an integral component of the Institute which focuses on three major areas: clinical/patient care, medical education and research, in order to provide the residents of Maine and New England state-of-the-art care. 

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

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

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.