Job Description

Job Title: Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Location: Central MaineOrganization: Prime Healthcare

Join a Growing Orthopedic Team in Central Maine

Prime Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our expanding musculoskeletal and surgical services team in Central Maine. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons in a collaborative, patient-focused environment while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of New England living.

Position Highlights

• Full-time employed position with competitive compensation
• Mix of clinic, surgical first assist, inpatient rounding, and follow-up care
• Work with sports medicine, total joints, trauma, and general orthopedics
• State-of-the-art surgical and imaging facilities
• Strong referral base and established orthopedic service line
• Supportive administration and growth-oriented leadership
• CME allowance, malpractice coverage, health benefits, retirement plan, PTO

Why Central Maine?

Central Maine offers an exceptional quality of life with scenic lakes, hiking, skiing, boating, affordable living, and easy access to Portland and Canada. Enjoy a welcoming community, four-season recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat orthopedic patients in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Assist in orthopedic surgeries including joint replacement, fracture care, and sports procedures
• Perform pre-op and post-op assessments
• Order/interprete imaging and labs
• Provide patient education, treatment planning, and follow-up care
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, therapists, nursing, and ancillary teams

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program
• Certified by NCCPA
• Active or eligible for Maine PA license
• Orthopedic or surgical experience preferred
• New graduates with strong orthopedic rotations considered
• Strong communication and team-based care mindset

Employment Status

Full Time

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Pay Transparency

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Employment Status

Full Time

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf