Physician Assistant-Otolaryngology – Portland

Job description

Otolaryngology – Physician Assistant – Hospitalist

Portland, ME – Full Time – 40 hours

MMP Otolaryngology is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to provide Otolaryngology inpatient care and consultations at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine. Practitioners are responsible for admissions to the service, consultations through the Emergency Department and Hospital, assisting in surgical cases and bedside procedures, and daily rounding, management and discharges of patients on the Otolaryngology Service. This individual would work in collaboration with a second Otolaryngology Hospital Based APP. Training in the fundamentals of general ENT with sub-specialty training as required will be provided. All clinical responsibilities are done under the supervision of an ENT physician. This position is 100% hospital based.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Prior experience preferred, not required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively triage, organize and prioritize.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Current BLS certification.

Additional Information

MMP Otolaryngology is a 10 Physician, 9 APP practice covering all facets of inpatient and outpatient Otolaryngology Care.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual’s needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level