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Advanced Practice - Family Medicine opening in Jackman, ME
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Jackman, Maine, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/18/22
**Advanced Practice Provider opening in Maine***
* Located in ***Jackman, ME*** - 120 miles from Bangor
* Experience the simple pleasures of small town medicine while being surrounded by over 250,000 acres of woodlands!
* Full-time, permanent opening
* Nationally recognized FQHC
* Seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
* Work in a ***highly unique Primary Care and Urgent Care facility***
* Will be 1 of 2 providers for the community - definitely a ***leadership role***!
* Services include care management, dental, family medicine, mental health, walk-in care and urgent care
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
* Knowledge of the professional medical practice and care to give and evaluate patient care
* Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
* Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
* Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
* Skill in applying and modifying principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care
* Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical condition and interpreting findings
* Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence
* Skill in developing and maintaining quality assurance. Ability to maintain quality control standards
* Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
* Ability to communicate clearly
**Professional Expectations:**
* Admit mistakes or missteps openly, own our own behavior, forgive one another, and model vulnerability and humility
* Keep discussions about team members, subordinates, and colleagues as well as challenges in the workplace positive, constructive, and factual
* Be mindful of employee confidentiality even among peers, and particularly where an issue involves a peer
* Only say what you would be willing to say to someone directly
* Whenever possible, speak directly to the person with whom you are having a disagreement or a challenge. Challenge yourself to engage in these discussions. Do not avoid constructive conflict
* Work with your immediate supervisor or HR when you need to process a performance or behavioral situation with a colleague or subordinate and determine best next steps
* It is always ok - and usually preferable - to pause, and take time to reflect, before reacting to a situation
**Education and Experience:**
* Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program
* Current license to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in the State of Maine
* Current DEA license
* Will have up-to-date training and certification in Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Health & Safety Institute. Most obtain within 3 months if not current at hire