Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Urology

Description

MaineHealth (MH) Urology, Farmington is seeking a Physician Associate/Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Urology team at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, Maine.

You will be joining an existing and growing Urology practice through MaineHealth. Urology at Franklin provides a full range of adult urologic diseases and disorders. Our ambulatory services include urodynamic testing, office-based advanced practice providers, and state of the art cystoscopic equipment with fluoroscopic capability.

Franklin Hospital is comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital, a comprehensive provider network with 4 Local adult primary care practices in our system all also using Epic as well as a full spectrum Emergency department, rehabilitation services, general surgery, Orthopedic surgery, OBGYN, interventional pain management as well as other outpatient specialty practices that combine talented and compassionate caregivers with state of the art medical technology to meet the healthcare needs in Franklin County area and beyond.

Schedule: Full-Time, flexible scheduling of 32 patient-facing office hours with no night or weekend call.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Associate/Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master’s Degree level of education.
Current Board Certification as a PA/NP.
Active State of ME PA/NP license or eligible.
Current BCLS & ACLS certifications.
Minimum 2 years of experience required.

This Position Offers

A collaborative working environment with very supportive colleagues.
Competitive compensation package including a sign on bonus, relocation assistance to qualified candidates and CME expense reimbursement.
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.

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.

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

To learn more, please contact: Donna Lafean, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org.

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.

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