Patten, Maine: We seek a confident Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established rural community health center (FQHC) with 50 years of successful operation. This nonprofit runs practices in 7 towns providing primary care, urgent care, mental health, dentistry, podiatry, physical therapy and more, serving thousands of patients across a large section of central/northern Maine.NEW GRADUATES and NHSC Scholars are welcome and will be supported here. Practice alongside physicians and APPs in a rewarding outpatient-only family practice caring for patients of all ages many of whom are uninsured or underinsured. Your panel will be weighted more toward geriatrics than pediatrics.This full time position comes with a terrific weekday schedule 40 hours with no nights, weekends or holidays. This modern facility was recently renovated and features state of the art tools and EMR. Become part of an experienced, collaborative team focused on providing the best possible patient care.You will earn a competitive salary plus benefits including relocation assistance, federal liability insurance, health, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, and participation in a retirement plan (employer contributions begin in year 2). Enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation time (4 weeks starting year 2) plus 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time off plus a budget for your CME. You will also be eligible to apply for tax-free NHSC federal loan repayment.Maine is the #2 State for Living and Working, and the #2 Safest State in the US. Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle in a four-season environment that earned Maine the nickname Vacationland. You are invited to live where other people spend their leisure time.Patten is a small town between the cities of Bangor and Houlton in northern Maine. This family-friendly community, and others nearby, offer affordable housing. Acreage is available for those who dream of country living. Waterfront homes are found on lakes, rivers and streams. The terrain is marked by rolling hills and lush forests, with agricultural properties thriving across the region. What was once a busy logging district is now popular for scenery and recreation, with activities including boating, snowmobiling, golf, camping, hiking and climbing, whitewater rafting, hunting and fishing. Nearby Baxter State Park is a popular 200,000 acre preserve that is home to mile-high Mt. Katahdin, Maine's tallest peak, plus scenic lakes and ponds, and the start/finish of the Appalachian Trail. Local wildlife includes moose and bald eagles.Bangor, 90 miles south of Patten, is Maine's third largest city, with over 100,000 people. Here you will find an international airport, shopping malls and theatres, dozens of restaurants, a wonderful childrens museum, a symphony orchestra, a casino/hotel, summer concerts and music festivals on the riverfront, and much more. Nearer to Patten is the city of Orono, with the primary campus of the University of Maine, home to over 10,000 full time students and an abundance of cultural and collegiate sporting events, including NCAA Division I football, soccer, basketball, baseball and hockey.The employer is ready to hire. Please contact us today for more details.HIGHLIGHTS:Friendly, collaborative, rewarding family practice Qualified NEW GRADUATES will be supported hereInteresting mix seeing patients of all agesTerrific weekday schedule no nights, no weekends, no holidaysChoice of 4 or 5 day/week schedule (40 hours)Relocation assistance brings you to beautiful MaineMaine: #2 Best State for Living/Working and #2 Safest StateCompetitive salary based on your experienceLiability, health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance3 weeks paid time off for vacations (4 weeks in year 2)10 paid holidaysPaid leave plus a budget for your CMEParticipation in a retirement plan with employer contributionsEligible for tax-free NHSC Federal Student Loan assistanceImmense job satisfaction caring for underserved patients
