Pediatric Care Team Provider - NP/PA or Physician Job at Penobscot Community Health Center, Bangor, ME

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  • Penobscot Community Health Center
  • Bangor, ME

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About PCHC:

At Penobscot Community Health Care, we are committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered primary care through a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary approach. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality care, with a focus on accessibility and timely support. With 17 service locations providing a medical home for patients in multiple counties across Maine, we are proud to be the largest FQHC in the state.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a mission-driven Care Team Provider to join our Penobscot Pediatrics team. In this role, you will work closely with our primary care providers, primary care RNs and other disciplines to support same-day access appointments which include visits regarding acute illnesses, acute injuries, newborn weight checks, and acute worsening of previously stable conditions. Our Pediatric Care Team provider will assess and treat the needs of the patients while educating and providing reassurance to the parents. This position will not have a panel of patients. Candidate needs strong pediatric, teen, and toddler engagement and examination skills as well as a confident and reassuring approach to worried family members.

Provider efficiency will be important as patients will be scheduled in 20 minute blocks. The focus being to address acute needs while referring back to PCP for chronic needs in a way that does not feel dismissive to parents, and this approach will be important for the families we serve and care team members.

Same day care is defined as care that is urgent and/or problem focused which cannot wait until the patient can see their primary care provider.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with primary care providers (PCP) and nursing staff to support PCHC patients.
  • Ensure access to same-day care for patients, addressing their immediate needs.
  • Assist in the management of patients during transitions, such as when a PCP leaves the organization or during provider absences.
  • Provide urgent/same day care for unpaneled patients until they are assigned a permanent provider.
  • Support desktop management for PCPs to facilitate efficient care delivery.
  • Uphold a patient-centered approach to care, prioritizing quality and access.
  • Regarding pediatrics, visit will be for acute illnesses, acute injuries, newborn weight checks, acute worsening of previously stable conditions, assessing and treating the needs of the patient while providing education to the caregivers.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited MD or DO, Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant program.
  • Current license to practice medicine as MD/DO, a Nurse Practitioner and/or Certified Physician Assistant in the State of Maine.
  • Current DEA license.
  • Will have up-to-date training and certification in Basic Life Support issued by American
  • Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred.

Why Join PCHC?

At Penobscot Community Health Care, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and promotes a culture of excellence in delivering quality patient care. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

  • Signing and relocation bonuses available.
  • Recently increased salary scale with yearly increases.
  • Teaching Health Center with the ability to precept in the future if desired.
  • Generous paid time off program, holiday pay, and more…yes, more.
  • Paid CME time AND CME allowance.

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and work in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Please reach out to Brittany Hill, Provider Recruiter at recruitment@pchc.com or apply directly at pchc.com/careers.

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Holiday work, Permanent employment, Relocation bonus,

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