Physician Assistant - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Nephrology

Description

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Nephrology is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our established team of Advanced Practice Professionals. The primary responsibilities will be caring for chronic kidney disease patients in an office setting and rounding on patients in the dialysis units. There may also be an opportunity for picking up extra shifts and or hospital coverage if the candidates desires. This position is part time (20 hrs per week) with the expectation to work 2, 10hr shifts weekly, days of which can be discussed upon hiring.

The candidate we seek is a motivated individual with excellent communication and problem solving skills, who also has the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience providing healthcare education to patients and families. We are looking for a professional who has worked in a clinical office and/or hospital setting, preferably caring for patients with chronic disease.

This position offers:

• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Two years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Current BLS certification.

Additional Information

Greater Portland Area - Ideal for families and young professionals, the Greater Portland area offers exceptional foods, lifestyles and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and six classic lighthouses. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, from sailing and kayaking to hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing to skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.

MaineHealthis a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working togethersoour 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,MaineHealthprovides 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.organd ourbenefits page.

For more information, please apply and/or contact Donna Lafean, Physician & APP Recruiter atdonna.lafean@mainehealth.org.