Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

St. Joseph Healthcare, a Covenant Health member, is currently seeking a Physician Assistant for its Emergency Department at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bangor, Maine. Candidates will have completed (or be in the process of completing) a U.S.-based Emergency Medicine fellowship and/or have at least one year of clinical experience in an Emergency Department. Nurse Practitioner applicants must be highly qualified, with prior Emergency Department and trauma experience.

This role offers a variable weekly schedule, including 8, 10, or 12-hour daytime shifts, with no overnight or on-call requirements. The department features single physician coverage, with 5 hours of overlap and double PA coverage during peak periods.

Job Description

• Provide high-quality care in the Emergency Department
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive salary and sign-on bonus
• Student loan repayment program ($10K per year, with no max benefit)
• Licenses and professional fees covered by practice (separate from CME allowance)
• Amazing health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• A 403(b) retirement plan and an optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan are also available to maximize retirement savings

Community Overview

St. Joseph Healthcare, a member of Covenant Health, has been a pillar of healing in the Bangor, Maine community for nearly 75 years. Founded in 1947 by the Felician Sisters, this Catholic health ministry focuses on providing healing and care for the whole person in a values-driven, not-for-profit healthcare setting. The commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction at St. Joseph's is second to none, largely due to the mission-based approach that is leveraged in practices and within the Bangor community. A modern, accredited 80-bed acute care hospital, 3 Family Medicine practices, and a state-of-the-art Internal Medicine campus comprise the healthcare suite within the Greater Bangor area.

Bangor, the geographic center of Maine, is home to nationally acclaimed universities, a revitalized downtown filled with shops, restaurants, microbreweries, and fine arts attractions for all ages. The surrounding towns allow for a variety of living experiences and are home to award-winning elementary and high school systems. An international airport and proximity to Boston make personal and professional travel efficient and affordable. Bangor's unique, 4-season location also provides robust opportunities for year-round outdoor activities. On any given day, you can enjoy hiking in Acadia National Park, skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain, or climbing Mt. Katahdin. Affectionately known as "Vacationland," thousands of tourists travel to the area each summer to experience camping, hiking, cycling, and boating. Maine's rugged coastline and water access also allow for a myriad of water sports, including lake & sea kayaking, water-skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, fly & spin cast fishing, as well as winter activities like snowmobiling, ice fishing, and snowshoeing.