What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Advanced Practice Providers - FNP/PA - Outpatient Primary Care position at Opportunities?
Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking an experienced Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or *Physician Associate to join Helen Hunt Health Center in Old Town, Maine. If your goals align with PCHC’s Mission of service to everyone regardless of life circumstance, if you are energized by the innovation and collaboration resulting from practicing in a truly integrated medical home environment, PCHC is right for you.
Helen Hunt Health Center is a well-established, outpatient primary care practice in the heart of North-Central Maine. We offer a full range of services including primary care clinical pharmacy, care management, mental health, recovery, and laboratory —all under one roof! As part of one of the most innovative, forward-looking Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country, Helen Hunt Health Center has a great deal to offer a provider seeking a new role, including potential for future leadership opportunities – PCHC supports and encourages career progression!
*Physician Associate: On June 16, 2025, Maine enacted LD 1166, "An Act to Change the Professional Title and Identification of Physician Assistants to Physician Associates." This law changes the title only. The law, however, does not change scope of practice, licensure process, supervision, or billing.
The position is planned for in-person, full-time 40 hours per week, with 34 patient contact hours. Hours may be split between four or five days per week, depending on provider preference.
We invite you to become part of PCHC’s well-regarded integrated medical home model, and practice team-based care.
Why PCHC?
- Engaged and supportive patient population
- Collegial professional atmosphere with informed and proactive leadership
- Very reasonable shared family medicine call schedule (currently averaging one week per year)
- Competitive Compensation
- Very generous PTO plan, plus 11 recognized holidays, plus CME leave time,
- Two HSA plans to choose from, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Loan repayment
- Relocation assistance
- Visa candidates welcome
Penobscot Community Health Care is a non-profit organization governed by a board of community volunteers. Comprised of fifteen practices and program service sites in the Greater Bangor area, our practices are located in Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Belfast, and Jackman, and include family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, substance use disorder services, specialty services, pharmacy, and health care for the unhoused. Our integrated medical home model supports our mission and vision in which everyone has access to quality, cost-effective health care. PCHC 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. We are seeking a physician whose professional goals align closely with our mission of service, action, and community health!
Helen Hunt Health Center is housed in a beautifully renovated, spacious 3-story 1903 brick school house rich with local history. A well-loved landmark that has been lovingly restored, the Helen Hunt building serves as a focal point for community health services just as it did for education over 100 years ago when it was a school serving local 4th and 5th grade students!
Old Town, Maine is a unique island community made up of several islands in the Penobscot and Stillwater Rivers conveniently accessed by several bridges. Just 10 minutes from downtown Bangor, AND 10 minutes from UMaine’s flagship campus in neighboring Orono, Old Town is a quaint community surrounded by acres of forest and pristine waters with more than 50 miles of rivers and streams accessible year-around. Greater Bangor, Maine is a historic, riverside region less than one hour from Maine’s gorgeous Acadia National Park and Maine’s storied mid-coast region. Enjoy the amenities of a good-sized metro without the hassle – 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, making both domestic and international travel easy. It is a short drive to Boston (3 hrs.) and to Portland Maine’s quaint Old Port (2 hrs.) Limitless 4-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues, coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent public and private educational opportunities make this area highly desirable.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Curious, or interested in learning more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com.
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Contact: Brittany Hill, Provider Recruiter
207.992.9200 / recruitment@pchc.com