At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology
Position Summary: The Physician Assistant serves as an essential member of the patient care team responsible for delivering direct and indirect care utilizing the PA/NP scope of practice. The PA or NP will be responsible for assessing health status, developing and executing interventions collaboratively with the clinical team evaluating patient responses. Duties may be delegated according to the education and practice standard of the team member. A Maine Urgent Care Medical Director be available to assist and/or supervise the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in patient evaluation and management. The PA or NP practices in accordance with CMH’s Policies and Procedures and HIPAA.
The Benefits of joining Central Maine Healthcare:
· Work life balance with flexible schedules and Paid time off
· Excellent annual compensation and comprehensive benefits package
· Tuition Loan Reimbursement
About Our Community:
Maine is a land full of beauty offering beautiful beaches, a rocky coastline, lakes and mountains all within driving distance. Maine has lots to offer outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year from camping, hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, etc. Within the state there is a burgeoning food, craft drink and entertainment scene. For families, Maine offers safe communities with access to rural and urban areas; as well as nearby airports, train and bus stations. Boston is just a couple of hours to the south and can be accessed by car, train or bus.
Lewiston Region: Maine’s second largest city, Lewiston and the city of Auburn sit on the banks of the Androscoggin River. Together the cities, L/A as it is referred to locally, form the cultural and business center of Androscoggin County. The cities offer a robust food, drink and arts scene along with world-class educational institutions, such as Bates College. Outdoor opportunities abound with trails, public green spaces and water access to the river and area lakes.
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To be considered for this position: Please be considered for this position, please apply through our online, short application process using the APPLY button.
Should you have any difficulty applying, please contact:
Rinda Wiseman
Senior Physician Recruiter
Rinda.wiseman@cmhc.org
Essential Duties:
1. Serves as the champion of the patient experience
2. Engages patients utilizing exceptional customer service practices in alignment with the
Five Must Haves;
i. Greet people with a smile, friendly eye contact and say hello
ii. Take people where they are going, rather than point or give directions
iii. Use key words at key times. “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
iv. Foster an attitude of gratitude
v. Round with reason
3. Perform physical examinations on patients of all ages to include patient’s medical, family, and social history
4. Documents all patient visits in electronic medical record in a timely manner
5. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
6. Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate a diagnosis
7. Formulates treatment plans within the provider’s scope of practice
8. Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate
9. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic laboratory tests, EKGs and radiological studies
10. Enters all orders for treatments and medications to be administered
11. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
12. Provides patient education and counseling regarding disease processes, test results, discharge planning, and preventative healthcare
13. Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies
14. Participates in the quality improvement process to include review of records and treatment plans
15. Able to perform all services within the Maine Urgent Care scope of services
16. Upholds MUC and CMH Policies and Procedures
17. Upholds Urgent Care Association (UCA) regulatory requirements
Education and Experience:
1. Unencumbered license to practice as PA or NP in the state of Maine
2. PA must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program; NCCPA certified
3. NP must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
4. PA must complete 100 hours of CME every two (2) years and take the recertification exam every six (6) years
5. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required
6. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS preferred
7. Experience in Occupational Health preferred
8. DOT Medical Exam Certification required within 6 months of hire
9. Experience in emergency department or urgent care setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Experience and proficiency in interpreting x-rays
2. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skill and ability
3. Ability to prioritize patients by level of acuity
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective patient relationships
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective physician and co-workers relationships
6. Exceptional verbal and written communication
7. Experience working both independently and in team based environments
8. Must demonstrate reliability and accountability to team members and patients
9. Proficient with computer skills including use of various electronic medical records
10. Ability to work under pressure with precision and accuracy and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!