Physician Assistant - Critical Care
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on134, Lancaster Street, Downtown, East End, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, 04101, United States
About the Team
Maine Medical Center (MMC) is Maine's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. As a 637-bed Academic Medical Center located on the breathtaking coast of Portland, we are part of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit integrated health system. Our vision is "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." With approximately 22,000 care team members, we provide preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.
About the Role
We are recruiting a Physician Assistant to join our dynamic and growing Critical Care team. In this role, you will perform daily rounds alongside fellows, residents, and students, while developing and implementing care plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, and managing admissions, discharges, and family meetings. You will also participate in research and quality initiatives for Neuro Critical Care and Surgical Critical Care patients.
This position offers a unique opportunity to be a lifelong learner and teacher within an interdisciplinary care team. The program features multiple learning opportunities, including Neuro Critical Care rounds twice weekly, monthly cerebrovascular rounds, critical care grand rounds, teaching rounds, and various lectures.
Hiring Process
To apply for this position, please contact Kelley Johnson, Physician & APP Recruiter, at kelley.johnson@mainehealth.org. For more information about our system and benefits, visit www.mainehealth.org.
Work location
Work model: On-site
134, Lancaster Street, Downtown, East End, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, 04101, United States
Portland, Maine
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and implement care plans for critical care patients
- check_circleOrder and interpret diagnostic studies and procedures
- check_circleParticipate in research and quality initiatives for Neuro and Surgical Critical Care
- check_circlePerform daily rounds on patients with fellows, residents, and students
- check_circleManage patient admissions, discharges, and family meetings
- check_circleConduct teaching rounds and deliver lectures to learners
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree required
- verifiedMaster's Degree preferred
- verifiedSuccessful completion of accredited Physician Assistant program
- verifiedPostgraduate training program in critical care or related specialty or equivalent experience
- verifiedCurrent license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure
- verifiedCurrent BLS certification
Nice to Have
Master's Degree
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Physician Assistant Program, Critical Care, State Of Maine License, BLS Certification.
Education: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Physician Assistant - Critical Care at MaineHealth
What does a Physician Assistant - Critical Care at MaineHealth do?expand_more
In this Physician Assistant - Critical Care at MaineHealth role, you will develop and implement care plans for critical care patients; order and interpret diagnostic studies and procedures; participate in research and quality initiatives for neuro and surgical critical care; and perform daily rounds on patients with fellows, residents, and students.
What are the requirements for this Physician Assistant - Critical Care role?expand_more
MaineHealth is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred; Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant program; Postgraduate training program in critical care or related specialty or equivalent experience; Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure; and Current BLS certification.
Where is the Physician Assistant - Critical Care role at MaineHealth located?expand_more
Physician Assistant - Critical Care at MaineHealth is based in 134, Lancaster Street, Downtown, East End, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, 04101, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Physician Assistant - Critical Care job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
MaineHealth has listed this Physician Assistant - Critical Care role as on-site.
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Candidates for Physician Assistant - Critical Care at MaineHealth should have mid level.
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Key skills for Physician Assistant - Critical Care at MaineHealth include Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree; Physician Assistant Program; Critical Care; State Of Maine License; and BLS Certification.
What education is required for Physician Assistant - Critical Care at MaineHealth?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree required; and Master's Degree preferred.
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Physician Assistant - Critical Care at MaineHealth is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.