Physician Assistant - Nephrology

Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 3, 2024

Job Description:

MMP Nephrology is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our established team. The primary responsibilities will be to care for chronic kidney disease patients in an office setting, rounding on patients in dialysis units, and provide hospital coverage with occasional night or weekend call. There is also an option to work a (4 x 10) schedule of weekends plus two weekdays if desired.The candidate we seek is a motivated individual with excellent communication and problem solving skills, who also has the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience providing healthcare education to patients and families. We are looking for a professional who has worked in a clinical office and/or hospital setting, preferably caring for patients with chronic disease.This position offers:

• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.Minimum Qualifications:
  • Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Two years of Physician Assistant experience preferred.
  • Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
  • Current BLS certification.To learn more, please click Physician Assistant - Nephrology or visit MaineHealth Career Site . Contact: Donna Lafean, Physician & APP Recruiter, MaineHealth at Additional Information Greater Portland Area - Ideal for families and young professionals, the Greater Portland area offers exceptional foods, lifestyles and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and six classic lighthouses. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, from sailing and kayaking to hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing to skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.To learn more about our system please visit and our benefits page

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