Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Palliative Care

apartment MaineHealth location_onBrunswick, ME 04011, US

Description

MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital is seeking an experiencedAdvance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)to join our Palliative Care team. The goal of palliative care is to maximize quality of life and align the individual's medical care with what matters most to them. This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week role with both inpatient and outpatient clinical components.

Brunswick and its surrounding coastal communities offer the perfect balance of small-town charm with thriving culture, easily accessible amenities of every variety, and the tranquil beauty of Maine beaches and forest. Mid Coast Hospital is proud to maintain a sense of warm community, while also being part of our large, successful Medical Group.

Desired Qualifications And Experience

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current license and registration to practice as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant as required in the State of Maine.
Current BLS Certification
Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Preferred completion of a Palliative Medicine training program specialty certification
Board certified / board eligible

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.

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

Interested candidates should complete our brief application to begin the process. Additional outreach or questions can be sent to Alyssa Grant, Physician Recruitment Specialist:alyssa.grant@mainehealth.org.

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