What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Associate or Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner position at Northern Light Health?
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Associate or Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is seeking a Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner to join our hospital employed, outpatient Pediatric Endocrinology practice in Bangor, Maine.
About the position:
- Full-time role with flexible schedules for exceptional work/life balance
- Manage patients with obesity, metabolic syndrome, acquired hypothyroidism, type 1, type 2 and monogenic type diabetes mellitus
- Potential to advance education into other areas of pediatric endocrinology
- Work alongside two endocrinologists, one certified diabetes educator, two registered dietitians, one certified medical assistant and one licensed practical nurse
- Partner with an embedded pediatric psychologist who helps address the behavioral, mental and lifestyle impacts of chronic and complex diseases for pediatric patients
- Work directly with genetic counselors when obtaining testing for evaluation of genetic type diabetes mellitus
You will enjoy:
- A robust compensation and benefits package including generous paid time off and CME allowance
- Best-in-class student loan reimbursement program
- Relocation and sign-on bonuses
- Teaching and research opportunities; if desired
Qualifications:
- Board certification or eligibility
- Eligible for a Maine license
- Excellent communication skills
- Desire to become part of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team
- Commitment to collaboratively build pediatric endocrinology care practice expertise with dynamic on-site mentors
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed regional tertiary care center and an ACS-verified level II trauma center with academic affiliations. We offer dedicated neonatal (Level 3) and pediatric/PICU transport while serving as a base hospital for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transport service flying nearly 900 missions per year. We serve as the Regional Pediatric Specialty Center and have forged strong relationships with regional hospitals and providers as part of our tertiary pediatric care mission. Pediatric sub-specialty support includes gastroenterology, neurology, cardiology, hematology-oncology, developmental pediatrics, genetics, ophthalmology, surgery, orthopedics, neonatology, critical care, and hospital medicine.
Bangor is a vibrant small city within a close commute to miles of beautiful coastline. You’ll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains and many state parks including Acadia National Park. Public schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, commerce and the arts. Enjoy our talented Bangor Symphony Orchestra, one of the oldest continuous operating orchestras in the US and a rich production repertoire from our historic Penobscot Theater Company, among many other themed festivals and local arts displays . Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
For more information, contact:
Amanda Lewis, CPRP, Provider Recruiter
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
Phone: 207.973.5358
