Advanced Practice Provider - NP or PA - Community Care and Geriatrics (Home Visits and In-Facility Care)

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking an experienced BC/BE Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate interested in working with the adult and geriatric population as part of our Community Care and Geriatrics (CCG) team. You will provide in-home care as well as direct care and geriatric services in local nursing homes and other long-term care settings in Greater Bangor.

CCG is a well-established team of highly skilled physicians, advanced practice providers, licensed clinical social workers, and nurses focused on finding the right health care solutions for patients, caregivers, and their families.

Two years’ experience in clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate, with background in Community Health, Family Practice or Adult-Gerontology is preferred.

• This position is planned full-time, 40 hours per week, generally four 10-hour days.
  
  
• Direct in-facility care and in-home care.
  
  
• A high level of autonomy and flexibility is required for this role.
  
  
• Your schedule will be set at primary facility locations. Travel and work in patient homes and in PCHC/CCG facilities is required. All located within a 1-hour commute.
  
  
• CCG providers share a very reasonable rotating call for PCHC CCG patients which include patients seen in nursing homes, boarding homes, assisted living and homebound patients. Call schedule is posted well in advance and can vary but is typically 1 day a week and one weekend every other month.
  
  
• Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual’s ability to perform the responsibilities of the position, in accordance with PCHC’s Automobile Safety and Background Check policy.

Join PCHC’s nationally recognized non-profit organization:

• Federally Qualified Health Center offering an integrated Medical Home Model
• Fully integrated health care for all ages with embedded Psychotherapy and Recovery Treatment, Podiatry, Nutrition and more under one roof.
• Engaged and supportive patient population
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Optional elective benefits (employee paid) include:
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Fraud Remediation and Restoration
  • Pet Insurance
• 403B Retirement with up to 2% discretionary match.
• Generous PTO, CME leave time, plus 11 Recognized Holidays annually
• Loan Repayment Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Sign On Bonus

Penobscot Community Health Care:  a non-profit organization governed by a board of community volunteers, PCHC is comprised of seventeen practices and program service sites in the Greater Bangor area, in Old Town, Belfast, and Jackman. We offer a wide range of services including family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health and substance abuse, specialty services, pharmacy and both shelter and healthcare for the homeless. Our services support and empower people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with community-based resources. Our success is measured when the health of our community encompasses physical and emotional wellness, personal dignity, and a sense of belonging.

Greater Bangor, Maine is a historic riverside area about 1 hour from Maine’s gorgeous Acadia National Park and Maine’s storied mid-coast region. Enjoy the amenities of a good-sized metro and be inspired by all of Maine’s natural beauty and resources at your doorstep! Bangor is Maine’s third largest city, with its own international airport. It’s an easy 3-hour drive South to Boston, and Portland, Maine’s quaint Old Port is 2 hours away. Limitless four-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent schools make the Greater Bangor Region highly desirable.

Curious, or interested in learning more? Apply today! Request a full copy of the detailed job description.

Contact:  recruitment@pchc.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.