Urology Advanced Practice Provider

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

57d • $124,000 - $131,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a full-time Urology Advanced Practice Provider to join a team of three urologists and two APPs. The APP provides comprehensive outpatient care for patients with acute and chronic urological conditions, evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients in collaboration with urologists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The role is based in Lewiston, Maine, with two shifts per month in Rumford, Maine. There are four patient-facing office days per week and no call. First assisting in the operating room and inpatient rounding are available if desired but are not required.

The position includes clinical assessment and management of common urological conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications and therapies, performing office-based procedures within training and credentialing, educating patients and families, coordinating care, and maintaining compliant clinical documentation. Central Maine Healthcare describes its practice environment as collaborative and patient-centered, with clinical resources and opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Requirements

• ANCC, AANPCB, or NCCPA board certification.
• Current state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• DEA license.
• Previous experience with an electronic health record.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in urology, surgery, oncology, or primary care is preferred but not mandatory.
• Opportunity to first assist in the operating room if desired.
• Opportunity to participate in inpatient rounding if desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage common urological conditions, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, hematuria, and follow-up for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer.
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies, imaging, and urodynamic testing.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies.
• Perform office-based procedures as permitted by training and credentialing, including catheter insertion and management, voiding trials, bladder scans, bladder instillations, and post-operative care and wound management.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care.
• Counsel patients regarding surgical procedures and post-operative expectations.
• Promote adherence to treatment plans and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with urologists, nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate referrals, consultations, and continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality assurance activities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package; stated compensation estimate is $124,000 to $131,000.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Malpractice coverage with tail.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off.
• CME allowance.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Potential options for loan repayment and relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed