Maine Medical Center (MMC), a MaineHealth member, is recruiting for an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to work with our APP Thoracic Surgery team part time, 24 hours per week.  This is a wonderful opportunity for a provider to work in our exciting environment which includes the outpatient care, step down unit, intermediate care unit, and the ICU.  We work closely with our two Thoracic Surgeons to provide a high level of care for this cutting edge program.  Our program is at the forefront performing minimally invasive procedures, including but not limited to esophagostomies, lung resections, and benign foregut procedures. The Advance Practice Provider (APP) manages all phases of post-operative care which includes performing procedural work as needed as well as providing support in the outpatient clinic located at the MMC Cancer Institute in Scarborough.  This allows the APP to work dynamically with a great scope of practice and autonomy. Prior Thoracic or General Surgical experience is preferred.

MMC is a Magnet designated 637 bed Academic Medical Center located in Portland on the breathtaking coast of Maine.  We are the states only Level 1 Trauma Center and a tertiary care facility.
 
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.
 
Benefits include:

Relocation Assistance

Generous Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Program

Career growth opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.

Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.

Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.

Current BLS certification.