Physician Assistant - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Stephen's Memorial Hospital, Norway, ME

Schedule: Full-time

Req#: 186219

Incredible work/life balance in Western’s Maine Mountains region!

Stephens Memorial Hospital, a MaineHealth member, is looking to hire a Physician Assistant (PA) to join a dynamic and experienced Orthopedic practice in Norway, Maine. The successful candidate will provide medical care through office-based evaluation and treatment of outpatients as well as orthopedic inpatient and surgical support. The orthopedics practice includes a mix of orthopedic surgeons with range of skills including joint replacement, fracture care, hand surgery, and sports medicine. Orthopedic experience is strongly preferred. Experience or the ability to train to be able to provide first assist coverage for orthopedic surgeons is also necessary.

Schedule:  Primary responsibility during weekdays, in the outpatient ambulatory clinic, with some hospital and operating room time. In addition, provide call coverage on rotational basis including one weekend per month.
 

This position offers:

• Opportunity to work with an exceptional team in a vibrant, growing practice.
• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance to qualified candidates.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, and retirement with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, paid family leave, wellness programs, and more.

Qualifications:

• Education: Successful completion of an approved Physician Assistant program with two years of Physician Assistant experience preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current Physician Assistant license issued by the State of Maine or eligible of licensure, NCCPA certification.
• Ability to work independently and take call.
• Current BCLS required.

Stephens Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital, is a proud member of MaineHealth, the premier healthcare system in Maine, and is nationally renowned for its innovative programs in rural healthcare.  The hospital has a full complement of imaging services, 3 operating rooms, a separate endoscopy and minor procedure suite, office clinic space, and is supported by a physician and CRNAs anesthesia team. This position offers teaching opportunities of medical students and other learners, as Stephens Memorial Hospital is one of the teaching sites for the Maine Medical Center – Tufts University Medical School program. Come be a part of our dynamic team of providers and exceptional support staff and experience the warmth of a small town combined with a strong medical community working closely with colleagues throughout the MaineHealth system to ensure the healthcare needs of patients are delivered with the highest level of quality.

Norway Maine, is a scenic affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreational area. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Norway is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Family ski resorts, including Sunday River, are less than an hour away. Excellent public and private schools and a variety of housing options make Norway an exceptional place to call home.

To learn more, please contact: Donna Lafean, Physician and APP Recruiter, MaineHealth/Stephens Memorial Hospital at donna.lafean@MaineHealth.org 

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.