Physician Associate or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist

Description

New Grads WELCOME

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is seeking a Physician Associate (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) to care for patients in the hospital at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, Maine. The role includes Advanced Practice Providers (APP) evaluating and treating patients primarily on the hospital medicine ward but also include completing admissions as well as providing consultative services to the various sub-specialties within the hospital including the emergency department. The APP will work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team of physicians, nursing staff, care management, and ancillary services to ensure optimal patient care. A great team-based atmosphere with a strong hospital community provides a supportive environment for practitioners to grow their skills by caring for a patient population with complex needs. To facilitate providing exceptional patient care, practitioners will participate in quality initiative programs within the department of hospital medicine.This position is full-time, with a variable, request-based schedule and does include weekend and holiday shifts.New Grads are welcome to apply.

Scheduled hours, 10-hour shifts; daytime shifts (7 am to 5 pm), with the potential for swing shifts (9am to 7pm); Part-time and Full-time opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
Experience in hospital medicine preferred, not required.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
Ability to effectively triage, organize and prioritize.
Ability to function as part of a team.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality

This Position Offers

Collaborative, team approach to patient care.
Well-appointed 25-bed critical access hospital; a member of the largest health system in Northern New England.
Fully integrated Epic EMR.
Full time or part time, day/evening shift schedule.
Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement plan with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, paid family leave, and more.

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.

Farmington, Maine, is a scenic affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreation. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Farmington is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views including the pristine Rangeley lakes region and bustling downtownwith a distinct local flavor and the home of the University of Maine at Farmington. Family ski resorts, including Sugarloaf and Saddleback, are less than an hour away. Excellent public and private schools and a variety of housing options make Farmington an exceptional place to call home.

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

To apply for or learn more about this position, please send your CV or inquiry to Donna Lafean, MaineHealth Physician & APP Recruiter at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org.

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