Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Elmwood Primary Care
About The Position
Elmwood Primary Care, a hospital-employed outpatient family medicine practice in Waterville, Maine, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate to join its patient-centered team. The position provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The clinician will manage an independent patient panel and provide team-based care in collaboration with practice medical staff, care management, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and an LCSW. The clinical schedule is four days (32 hours) per week, plus an eight-hour day dedicated to administrative time. The posting also lists 40 scheduled weekly hours. Direct clinical experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant is strongly preferred, though new graduates with extensive related experience will be considered. Compensation is $125,150–$155,150. The organization describes a broad benefits and wellness program, including health, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; educational and loan assistance; retirement plans; insurance and disability coverage; CME support; and professional development resources.
Requirements
- Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) through the Maine State Board of Nursing, or as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) through the Maine State Board of Nursing, as applicable.
- Direct clinical experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant is strongly preferred; new graduates with extensive related experience will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Direct clinical experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
- For new graduates, extensive related experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations.
- Manage an independent panel of patients.
- Provide team-based care in collaboration with practice medical staff, care management, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and an LCSW.
- Provide care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission.
Benefits
- Generous earned time/paid time off, including time for holidays, family, vacation, and personal needs.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Wellness programs and resources.
- Industry-leading leave for new parents.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Educational loan assistance and reimbursement for eligible medical education debt.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) time and financial support for eligible medical staff.
- 403(b) company matching contributions of up to 2% of eligible pay.
- 401(a) retirement income plan with another 2%.
- Eligible physicians may participate in a 457(b) retirement plan if they meet their 403(b) contribution limits.
- Insurance plans for loss of income due to death, terminal illness, or serious injury from accident.
- Malpractice coverage, including tail coverage, for eligible medical staff.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources.
- Internal referral bonus program for employed medical staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
