St. Joseph Healthcare, a Covenant Health member, is currently seeking a Physician Assistant for its Emergency Department Fast Track initiative at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, Maine. Ideal candidates will have strong urgent care/fast track experience and a desire to work in a high-throughput/low acuity setting adjacent to the St. Joseph ED. Nurse Practitioner applicants also considered, must be highly qualified with prior urgent care/fast track experience and ability to see patients of all ages. This role is part of a new program with initial plans for 4 weekday shifts per week during peak arrival hours (roughly 10a-7p), a total of 36 hours weekly. This is an expansion of our current ED space and does not involve ED shifts, although there is room for cross-training for appropriately experienced candidates. Some benefits include: + Competitive salary and sign-on bonus. + Student loan repayment program ($10K per year, with no max benefit) + Licenses and professional fees covered by practice (separate from CME allowance) + Amazing health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits. + A 403(b)-retirement plan and an optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan are also available to maximize retirement savings. St Joseph Healthcare , a member of Covenant Health, has been a pillar of healing in the Bangor, Maine community for nearly 80 years. Founded in 1947 by the Felician Sisters, this Catholic health ministry focuses on providing healing and care for the whole person, in a values-driven, not-for-profit healthcare setting. ​The commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction at St Joseph’s is second to none, in large part due to the mission-based approach that is leveraged in practices and within the Bangor community. ​A modern, accredited 80- bed acute care hospital, 3 Family Medicine practices and a state-of-the-art Internal Medicine campus comprise the healthcare suite within the Greater Bangor area.​ Bangor , the geographic center of Maine, is home to nationally acclaimed universities, a revitalized downtown filled with shops, restaurants, microbreweries, and fine arts attractions for all ages. The surrounding towns allow for a variety of living experiences and are home to award-winning elementary and high school systems. An international airport and proximity to Boston makes personal and professional travel efficient and affordable. Bangor’s unique, four-season location also provides robust opportunities for year-round outdoor activities. On any given day, you can enjoy hiking in Acadia National Park, skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain, or climbing Mt. Katahdin. Affectionately known as “Vacationland”, thousands of tourists travel to the area each summer to experience camping, hiking, cycling, and boating. Maine’s rugged coastline and water access also allows for a myriad of water sports, including lake & sea kayaking, water-skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, fly & spin cast fishing, as well as winter activities like snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoeing. For more information, please contact: Nicholas Huff, CPRP Provider Recruiter nhuff@covh.org **NO AGENCY INQUIRIES PLEASE** Covenant Health Mission Statement: We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Our Core Values: •Compassion: We show respect, care, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. •Integrity : We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources •Collaboration: We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities. •Excellence: We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).