Orthopaedic PA

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a physician, provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services to patients of a specific population served based on the norms for specialty.

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Advanced Practice Provider seeking a rewarding career in Orthopaedic Surgery? Look no further! We are excited to invite a talented and dedicated individual to join our esteemed team, playing an integral role in our Orthopaedic Surgery service line.

Position Overview:

• Work-Life Balance: This is a full-time position with no call and no weekends, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance and pursue your passions outside of the workplace.

• Comprehensive Patient Care: As an APP in our Orthopaedic department, you will have the unique opportunity to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. Your responsibilities will be diverse, ranging from working in our state-of-the-art outpatient clinic, performing outpatient procedures, consults, and follow-ups, to post-operative appointments, inpatient rounding, discharging, and first assisting in the operating room.

• Patient Education & Quality: Make a positive impact on patients' lives by providing them with essential education on their treatment plans and guiding them throughout their healthcare journey. Your contributions to quality data collection and preparation will play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes.

• Dual Campus Experience: You will have the privilege of working at both our Augusta and Oakland Campuses, experiencing a variety of cases and patient populations, enriching your professional growth.

Benefits to Thrive:

• Generous Earned Time Off: At MaineGeneral, we recognize the importance of time for rest and rejuvenation. Enjoy generous earned time off, ensuring you have ample opportunity to recharge and achieve work-life balance.

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Support: Your growth and development are essential to us. We provide additional CME time and support to empower you to expand your skill sets and stay at the forefront of medical advancements.

• Educational Loan Repayment: We understand the financial burden of education and are committed to supporting your career journey with substantial educational loan repayment benefits.

• Retention Bonus: We value your commitment and dedication to our mission, and as such, we offer a retention bonus to eligible candidates, demonstrating our appreciation for your valuable contributions.

• On-Site Hospital Daycare Facility: Anticipated to open in 2023, our on-site hospital daycare facility (Early Learning Center) ensures your children are cared for in a safe and nurturing environment while you focus on your patients and career.

A Dynamic Team and Career Growth:

• Collaborative Environment: Work under the direct supervision of our Medical Director, and access a comprehensive team of skilled surgeons, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Diverse Subspecialty Exposure: Explore the opportunity to gain and expand your skill sets in multiple Orthopaedic subspecialties, enhancing your professional expertise and career growth.

Why Choose MaineGeneral?

• Idyllic Location: Located within a short distance of ski resorts, lakes, rivers, award-winning golf courses, and abundant hiking trails, Maine offers a plethora of outdoor adventures and leisure activities amid nature's beauty.

• Coastal Charm: Experience the stunning beauty of Maine's rugged coastline, offering picturesque views and endless coastal exploration opportunities.

• Proximity to Urban Centers: Our location is close to Portland, Maine's largest city, and less than a three-hour drive from Boston, providing easy access to cultural attractions, art museums, live theater, music performances, and more.

Join us at MaineGeneral Medical Center and make a significant difference in patients' lives while enjoying an enriching career in Orthopaedic Surgery. Apply now to take the next step in your professional journey!

Certifications:

Physician Assistant (PA) - State of Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled Work Shift:

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees' wellness - physical, emotional and financial - is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.

• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.

• A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.

• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.

• Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt.

• Eligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education.

• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.

• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.

• Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.

• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource - they're how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .

MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff. Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program.