Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Physician Associate
About The Position
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Physician Associate to join its established Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery practice in Bangor, Maine. The practice has two full-time providers and cares for a broad range of pediatric orthopedic conditions, including slipped capital femoral epiphysis, fractures, benign bone tumors, lower-extremity deformity, clubfeet, early-onset, neuromuscular and adolescent scoliosis, hip dysplasia, and congenital deformity. The role includes the opportunity to perform pediatric procedures in the office, both as part of a team and independently. Support staff include full-time orthopedic technicians, dedicated medical assistants, and pediatric schedulers. The position participates in pediatric orthopedic call; after-hours acute pediatric fracture call may be available as needed for additional compensation. The annual base salary is $135,350–$141,568, with potential additional compensation based on productivity and other elements such as call pay or leadership stipends. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed regional tertiary care center and ACS-verified Level II trauma center serving approximately 500,000 people in northern Maine. It is the Regional Pediatric Specialty Center and has academic affiliations, pediatric subspecialty support, and 24/7 pediatric hospitalist and intensivist services. Additional orthopedic support includes sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and orthopedic oncology. The organization offers teaching and research opportunities for those interested. Bangor is a regional center for medicine, commerce, and the arts, with access to coastline, lakes, mountains, state parks, and Acadia National Park.
Requirements
- Board certification or board eligibility.
- Strong communication skills.
- A compassionate approach to pediatric patient care.
- Desire to become part of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team.
Responsibilities
- Provide general pediatric orthopedic care for conditions including slipped capital femoral epiphysis, fractures, benign bone tumors, lower-extremity deformity, clubfeet, scoliosis, hip dysplasia, and congenital deformity.
- Perform in-office pediatric procedures as part of a team and as an independent practitioner.
- Participate in pediatric orthopedic call.
- May participate in after-hours acute pediatric fracture call cases as needed for additional compensation.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package including Paid Time Off and CME allowance.
- Student Loan Reimbursement programs.
- Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
- Flexible schedules and exceptional work/life balance.
- Teaching and research opportunities, if desired.
- Potential additional compensation based on productivity; the posting also notes possible call pay and leadership stipends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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