Nurse Practitioner / Gastroenterology / Maine / Permanent / Physician Associate or Assistant/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Gastroenterology Portland Part-Time

Description MaineHealth Gastroenterology is seeking a part-time (20 hrs wk) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Associate/Physician Assistant (PA). Experience in a hospital setting with either GI specific care or related surgical or hospital medicine experience is desired, although new graduates may be considered. Maine Medical Center's Digestive Health Program provides a multidisciplinary approach to the care of patients with benign and malignant disease of the digestive system. In addition to the APPs, our care team includes gastroenterologists, endoscopy nurses, support staff, and referring providers. This is a rewarding, challenging and fast-paced position requiring a self-motivated professional with a commitment to providing quality patient centered care. The position is located at Maine Medical Center Portland. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree required in Nursing or Physician Associate/Physician Assistant Studies. Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure. Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking and other organizational matters. Strong computer skills with skill in using computerized health information management system. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more. Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance. 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 24,000 care team members, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and a network of community hospitals, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a 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. To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page. For more information, please contact Kelley Johnson, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth at kelley.johnson@mainehealth.org.