Summary
MaineHealth Nephrology is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our established team of Seven (7) Advanced Practice Professionals. The primary responsibilities will be to care for chronic kidney disease patients in an office setting, rounding on patients in dialysis units, and provide hospital coverage with occasional night or weekend call. There is also an option to work a (4 x 10) schedule with an average of 2 weekends per year.
New grads will be considered.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Situated on the Maine coast, 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.
To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
For more information, please contact Donna Lafean, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org.
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