What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Open Access - Houlton, Maine position at Commonwealth Medical Services?
Position Summary
We are seeking Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join our growing Open Access primary care and occupational medicine teams across multiple locations. This role offers opportunities in several clinics with multiple openings available.
The provider will deliver high-quality patient care in an open-access model designed to improve timely access to care, including same-day and walk-in visits. Responsibilities include health promotion, disease and disability prevention, identification and management of health concerns, emergency treatment as needed, and coordination of referrals. Providers will practice within the scope of licensure and, when applicable, under appropriate supervision as defined by state regulations.
Responsibilities- Provide patient care in accordance with established clinical protocols, organizational policies, and scope-of-practice regulations in an open-access care model.
- Deliver same-day and walk-in care as part of an access-focused clinical environment.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential patient health records.
- Interpret patient health data to identify risk factors and support wellness initiatives.
- Diagnose and treat common conditions and human responses to actual or potential health problems.
- Provide counseling to individuals and families regarding health-related issues.
- Consult and collaborate with other healthcare providers and community resources.
- Refer patients to appropriate providers and services when indicated.
- Perform additional duties or projects as assigned by clinical leadership.
- Support pre-visit planning and participate in daily team huddles to review care needs.
- Participate in the clinical care team model to support coordinated, high-quality care.
- Work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure effective and comprehensive patient care.
- Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
- Comply with all safety rules and promptly report any incidents, completing required documentation.
- Represent the organization professionally within the community during outreach or clinical activities.
- Participate in committees or workgroups as assigned.
- Interact harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, contributing positively to team goals and organizational success.
- Maintain acceptable standards for attendance and punctuality.
- Adhere to all compliance requirements and regulations.
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to address unexpected challenges to ensure patient needs are met from start to finish.
- Acknowledge mistakes openly, take responsibility for personal actions, and model humility.
- Maintain professional, constructive, and factual communication regarding team members and workplace issues.
- Respect employee confidentiality in all interactions.
- Communicate honestly and directly; avoid indirect communication that would not be used face-to-face.
- Address disagreements or concerns directly with the involved individual whenever appropriate.
- Partner with supervisors or Human Resources when handling performance or behavioral concerns.
- Pause and reflect before responding to challenging situations when necessary.
The stated pay rate reflects the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers will depend on your skills and experience relevant to the position.
Education & Experience• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; master’s degree preferred. Certification by the appropriate national certifying body. Must hold current state licensure and certifications such as CPR and ACLS, or equivalent.
• Must hold an active state license to practice.
• Strong communication, analytical, and observational skills required.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and timely documentation practices.
• Must maintain all required credentials and certifications.
• Must pass all applicable criminal and background checks.
• Must be able to travel between clinical sites as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet insurability requirements.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount programs
• Flexible schedule options