Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine

Description

Per- Diem - MaineHealth Geriatric Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to care for patients in partnered facilities including long term care, assisted living and skilled rehabilitation. Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.The PA or NP will work with a team of geriatricians and other APPs in a shared patient model.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Two years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred but not required.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Current BLS certification.

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.

Portland offers 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.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org.