Physician Associate or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Congenital Heart

Physician Associate (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Congenital Heart Scarborough, ME, is recruiting for a Physician Associate (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to provide care for patients with congenital heart disease with a primary focus on caring for the growing population of adults with congenital heart disease. This individual will be an integral member of a dynamic team that provides both outpatient and inpatient care to a complex patient population. This is a wonderful opportunity for a provider to work in this exciting environment with a great scope of practice.

The program offers a collegial, constructive environment, conducive to career development, skill acquisition and academic growth. A competitive salary and benefit package will be offered for qualified candidates.

Schedule: This is a 40-hour position with schedule flexibility to help meet personal needs. Weekends are free!

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Direct patient care: under the supervision of an Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) physician, assess the physical condition of patients with congenital heart disease by obtaining histories and performing physical exams. The role may include caring for patients of any age with diverse cardiovascular ailments.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs
• Counsel patients, families, and significant others about health and illness and promote health maintenance
• Collaborate with team members across multiple disciplines, coordinating ongoing overall patient care including referrals and assisting patients and families with appropriate follow-up
• Participation in multidisciplinary inpatient rounds, including collaboration with the surgeon, interventionalist, ICU physician and cardiologist
• Active involvement in nursing staff education
• Participation in program quality improvement processes
• Participation in research projects and reporting to national databases
• Opportunities for participation in clinical research projects

Minimum qualifications:

• Successful completion of accredited Physician Associate/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• 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.

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.

Scarborough/Portland areas offer 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 with excellent restaurants and schools.