Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Associates of Maine is hiring a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to join our Hand Department team in Portland, ME.

Company Overview

At Orthopaedic Associates of Maine, were proud to be Maines leading independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice. With offices in Portland, Brunswick, and Windham, our board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians and skilled therapists provide comprehensive musculoskeletal careall under one roof. From onsite physician clinics, physical therapy, and hand therapy at all sites to our dedicated Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center and OrthoAccess walk-in clinic in Portland, we offer seamless operative and non-operative care throughout the course of treatment. Our providers are nationally and internationally recognized experts in their fields who are committed to our community and help patients live pain free and get back to the activities they love.

Currently seeking:

We are currently looking for an advanced practice professional (PA or NP with an RNFA) to join our Hand team. The position is 32-26 hours per week (.8 -.9 FTE). The position will have a hand focus with some exposure to general orthopedics. The position is 70% clinical and 30% operative with call responsibility of approximately 1:8. Call is taken from home.  Compensation is commensurate with experience for the base salary with bonus opportunities.

Position Summary:

Providers working in the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position deliver exceptional patient care in both the specialty clinics and as the first assist to our orthopedic surgeons in surgery. In clinic the APPs see New, follow up, and pre-op & post-op patients with graduated responsibility for patient management under physician supervision.  In the operating room they assist preparing patients for surgery and directly assisting the surgeon during the procedures in both our surgery center and at local hospitals.  Occasional on-call and off-hours coverage is required including availability to answer patient calls/questions, assisting with urgent surgeries when needed and rounding.  Our APPs are an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality healthcare, and supporting our physicians and guiding clinical staff.

Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (company paid)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• Generous paid time off
• Voluntary, Employee-Paid Benefits

COMMUNITY

Living and working in Maine assures an enhanced work-life balance. Located on the southern Maine coastline, the greater Portland area has exceptionally diverse and vibrant communities, renowned for the best of urban sophistication with small-town friendliness. Four-season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches are all within a short driving distance. The greater Portland area offers great school districts, is ideal for raising a family, and is located less than two hours north of Boston.

• Portland was rated:
• #1 on the Best Places to Live on the East Coast by Travel and Leisure Magazine.
• #1 place to live on the East Coast by U.S. News & World Report
• #1 on the list of Most Craft Breweries per capita. Two breweries local to southern Maine were recently ranked amongst the best in the world.
• #6 on the Forbes Best Cities for Young Professionals and Kiplingers Best City for Mid-Level Professionals.
• The Portland food scene includes several James Beard Award winners
• Portland is home to 4 semi-pro sports teams: Maine Mariners, Portland Sea Dogs, Maine Celtics, and The Portland Hearts of Pine .