Physician Assistant - Neurosugery & Spine

Maine Medical Center • Portland, ME

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About The Position

MaineHealth Neurosurgery and Spine is recruiting for an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) with the ability to see both adult and pediatric patient populations to practice at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. This is an opportunity to join our well-respected team in the Neurosurgery group supporting 12 Surgeons and working alongside 15 Advance Practice Providers (APPs) providing surgical, emergency, and in-patient care and services including ER consultations, hospital admissions, first assisting on Neurosurgical cases, and medical management of in-patients with daily rounds. Primary inpatient responsibilities are at Maine Medical Center, the state's leading tertiary care hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center. Maine Medical Center has 637 licensed beds, a full complement of residencies and fellowships, and is an integral part of Tufts University Medical School. These are 12-hour shifts, mostly day shifts averaging 40 hours per week. This included one weekend shift per month and approximately 6-night shifts per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required for PAs.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical, emergency, and in-patient care and services including ER consultations.
• Manage hospital admissions and first assist on Neurosurgical cases.
• Conduct medical management of in-patients with daily rounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates.
• CME expense reimbursement.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• CME time.
• Retirement options with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree