The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) provides patient care services under the supervision of the Emergency Medicine Physician. They are expected to be capable of primary evaluation of any patient assigned. The PA/ACNP is expected to comply with all pertinent Treatment Policies, as well as all applicable hospital-wide policies and procedures.  This is a Per Diem position. 

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Masters Degree in PA or ACNP Studies
• License/Certifications:  certification as a PA-C /ACNP and have a primary supervising physician who is a full-time physician at Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC). All Emergency Medicine or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners must maintain certifications as a certified PA/ACNP by the State of Maine PA/ACNPs may additionally be required to maintain other pertinent certifications, such as in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), or equivalent certification at the discretion of the Vice President of Medical Affairs at SMHC.
• Experience: 3 years or more experience as an APP in Emergency Medicine is required.

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. 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.

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

For more information, please apply and/or contact Kelley Johnson, Physician & APP Recruiter at  kelley.johnson@mainehealth.org  

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.