Nurse Practitioner FNP / Physician Assistant

******This position is two hours North of Bangor ...small town near the Canadian boarder *** 25K sign on

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant, where your expertise will directly impact patient care across diverse clinical settings. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your advanced clinical skills, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver comprehensive care to a broad patient population. Whether working in outpatient clinics, hospitals, or specialized care units, you will play a vital role in promoting health, managing acute and chronic conditions, and enhancing patient outcomes through proactive and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical examinations and vital signs, to determine health status and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage a wide range of medical conditions utilizing evidence-based protocols, including acute pain management, infectious disease care, geriatrics, pediatrics, and behavioral health.
• Perform procedures such as suturing, IV insertion, catheterization, spinal taps, and dermal filler administration with precision and adherence to sterile techniques.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks for documentation, order entry, and medical records management.
• Coordinate diagnostic evaluations including laboratory testing, medical imaging, sonography, and specimen collection/processing to support accurate diagnoses.
• Provide patient education on treatment plans, medication administration (including CPT coding for billing), nutrition counseling, and health coaching.
• Collaborate with specialists in areas such as gastroenterology, cardiology (including cardiac catheterization), ophthalmology, and occupational health to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in telehealth consultations and triage services to extend access to quality care beyond traditional settings.
• Assist in discharge planning, case management, utilization review, and working within Workers' Compensation law for appropriate case handling.
• Support infection control protocols and adhere to HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and safety.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant with active certification.
• Proven experience in diverse clinical environments such as hospital medicine, emergency medicine (including Level I & II trauma centers), ICU/PICU settings, or outpatient clinics.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems for billing and documentation purposes.
• Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Athenahealth for efficient patient record management.
• Skilled in performing procedures including suturing, venipuncture (phlebotomy), sterile processing techniques, and basic life support certification.
• Familiarity with advanced clinical practices such as botulinum toxin treatment for esthetic purposes or pain management techniques.
• Experience working with diverse populations including pediatrics (toddler care), geriatrics (memory/dementia care), assisted living residents, hospice & palliative medicine patients.
• Ability to handle complex cases involving dialysis patients or those requiring ventilator support; experience in acute care settings is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for effective patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration; experience with telehealth platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of Workers' Compensation law and utilization review processes; proficiency in CPT coding is preferred. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a meaningful difference! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing exceptional patient-centered care across multiple specialties.

Pay: $149,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person