Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate

Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is seeking a Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner to join our hospital-employed, outpatient Pediatric Endocrinology practice in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description

• Full-time role with flexible schedules for exceptional work/life balance
• Manage patients with obesity, metabolic syndrome, acquired hypothyroidism, type 1, type 2, and monogenic type diabetes mellitus
• Potential to advance education into other areas of pediatric endocrinology
• Work alongside two endocrinologists, one certified diabetes educator, two registered dietitians, one certified medical assistant, and one licensed practical nurse
• Partner with an embedded pediatric psychologist who helps address the behavioral, mental, and lifestyle impacts of chronic and complex diseases for pediatric patients
• Work directly with genetic counselors when obtaining testing for evaluation of genetic type diabetes mellitus

Benefits

• A robust compensation and benefits package including generous paid time off and CME allowance
• Best-in-class student loan reimbursement program
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses
• Teaching and research opportunities, if desired

Requirements

• Board certification or eligibility
• Eligible for a Maine license
• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to become part of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team
• Commitment to collaboratively build pediatric endocrinology care practice expertise with dynamic on-site mentors

Community Overview

Bangor is a vibrant small city within a close commute to miles of beautiful coastline. You'll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains, and many state parks including Acadia National Park. Public schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, commerce, and the arts. Enjoy our talented Bangor Symphony Orchestra, one of the oldest continuous operating orchestras in the US, and a rich production repertoire from our historic Penobscot Theater Company, among many other themed festivals and local arts displays. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.