Physician Assistant / Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Cardiovascular Inpatient - Portland, ME

The Physician Assistant employed by Maine Medical Center's Division of Cardiology in the Department of Cardiac Services will provide cardiovascular and general medical care to patients admitted to the Cardiology Services under the care of a physician participating in the Divisions Physician Extender Program with a current signed plan of supervision document on file in the department. The services will be provided on a 7 X 24 basis.

• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education : Graduate of an American Medical Association approved primary care physician assistant education program. Maintain certification.

• License / Certifications : Certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Experience : N / A
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with staff physicians, nursing and allied health professionals, other hospital staff and patients. Act as liaison between medical and other staff.
• Registration with the Maine State Board of Registration in Medicine.
• Ability to perform routine technical skills including suturing, phlebotomy and arterial puncture for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Ability to tailor diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to age specific standards for infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.