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Calais Community Hospital
Family Practice PA or FNP
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What they do
An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$130,430 / year median in Maine
+15% projected growth
Job Description
25k sign on bonus Student Loan Repayment available. PA/FNP is responsible to provide high quality Family Practice services within the practice setting. PA/FNP shall possess a valid Maine medical license and retain a current federal narcotics license number. FNP/PA shall be a member in good standing of the Hospital Medical Staff and shall meet all requirements of the Medical Staff with respect to the FNPs practice at the Hospital, including participation in Medical Staff and Departmental activities. FNP/PA shall maintain current knowledge and skills through independent study and continuing medical education activities. FNP/PA shall accept all forms of third-party reimbursement, including but not limited to Medicaid, Medicare, commercial health insurance, and applicable negotiated managed care reimbursement, and shall provide reasonable amounts of charity care. FNP/PA shall report to the person designated by the Chief Executive Officer as the FNP's supervisor with respect to the business and financial aspects of the Physician's employment hereunder. FNP/PA shall exhibit professionalism in the facility in regards to behavior, attire, and reliability, and maintain a professional relationship with other health care providers, patients and their families. FNP/PA must maintain knowledge of and compliance with federal and state regulations including