Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma assesses, plans, and provides patient care to patients in an emergency and trauma unit under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Being a Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Additionally, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma requires a master's degree in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Typically reports to a physician. Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Physician Assistant Opportunity Join Our Dynamic Orthopedic Trauma Service
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center seeks a Physician Assistant to join our team of Orthopedic Trauma specialists, which includes five surgeons and four physician assistants. Responsibilities include assisting in the operating room, rounding on the hospital floors, office based clinical care and participating in the trauma call schedule. The team of orthopedic trauma physician assistants work a varied schedule including nights, evenings, and weekends.
Our orthopedic trauma team is dedicated to teaching and providing a supportive, collegial work environment. We offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous student loan repayment program.
Candidates must be NCCPA certified, and licensed to practice in the State of Maine, or immediately eligible for the same.
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411- bed, regional tertiary care and ACS verified level II trauma center serving a patient population of 500,000 living in the northern two-thirds of the states geography. The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year.
Northern Light Health
At Northern Light Health, were building a better approach to healthcare because we believe people deserve access to care that works for them. As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, were raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Our more than 12,000 team membersin our hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, long-term and home healthcare, and ground and air medical transport and emergency careare committed to making healthcare work for our patients, communities, and employees.
Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maines spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New Englands best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
For more information and confidential consideration, send your CV to:
Marlee Cuskelly, Provider Recruiter
Phone: 207.973.5358
Providercareers@northernlight.org