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At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Physician Assistant Orthopedic:

Our Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics Team is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to support and assist our orthopedic surgeons in clinic, OR and inpatient orthopedic unit . The physician assistant in this role will provide advanced practitioner care to patients under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon. Operative assistance for orthopedic surgery in both the hospital setting and our Ambulatory Surgery Center is a primary element of this position. The physician assistant will perform inpatient rounding on admitted patients, monitor patient progress, formulate care plans and follow-up, and counsel patients and families.

In the clinical setting, the physician assistant coordinates overall care to enhance the entire patient experience, which includes one-on-one new, pre and post-operative consults, physical assessments, treatment plans, laboratory and diagnostic tests and patient referrals for ongoing care.

The ideal candidate will have experience in orthopedic surgery. Practice hours are Monday - Friday and a four-day workweek is available.  After-hours and weekend call coverage are requirements of this position.

Qualifications

* Unencumbered license to practice as PA in the state of Maine or eligible to receive in the State of Maine

* PA must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program; NCCPA certified

* PA must complete 100 hours of CME every two (2) years and take the recertification exam every six (6) years

* Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required

* Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS preferred

* Current DEA with no restrictions Ø Strong computer skills, including EMR/EHR

Fulfill your calling at Central Maine Healthcare to help keep patients healthier and happier so they can enjoy more of what life has to offer.Why Join Central Maine Healthcare?

+ Work life balance with flexible schedules, Paid time off (Open Choice Time – 7 Weeks)

+ 4-day work week (10 hr days) or 5 day (8hr/day) - both possible depending on candidate.

+ No weeknight call. No first call (physician supported) and weekend call is approximately every 7th weekend.

+ Time split between orthopedic clinic, operating room and orthopedic inpatient unit.

+ Opportunity to focus on a subspecialty with cross coverage expectations.

+ Excellent staff and physicians, 9 Surgeons and 6 APP's

+ Competitive Wage with Excellent benefits

+ The central/southern Maine area is known as a destination for great food, cultural activities and year-round activities.

+ Excellent annual compensation and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Malpractice and Tail coverage, etc.

+ Continuing Medical Education - 5 paid CME days and $3,000 for CME activities

+ Professional opportunities for mentorship, growth and advancement

About Our Community:Maine is a land full of beauty offering beautiful beaches, a rocky coastline, lakes and mountains all within driving distance. Maine has lots to offer outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year from camping, hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, etc. Within the state there is a burgeoning food, craft drink and entertainment scene. For families, Maine offers safe communities with access to rural and urban areas; as well as nearby airports, train and bus stations. Boston is just a couple of hours to the south and can be accessed by car, train or bus.For more information, visit Central Maine Healthcare or connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter

To be considered for this position: Please apply through our online, short application process using the APPLY button.

Rinda Wiseman

Senior Provider Recruiter

[email protected]

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO

Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community.

Central Maine Healthcare System

The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams.

If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today!

Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.