NEW GRADS WELCOME – Outpatient PEDIATRIC NP (FNP welcome) invited to practice in LEWISTON, 40 minutes from Portland – join growing community health center

Lewiston, Maine: We seek a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join a busy PEDIATRICS practice operated by an established community health center in Maine’s second largest city, just 40 minutes from Portland. NPs certified for Pediatric or Family Medicine are welcome – and confident NEW GRADUATES are encouraged to apply.

Join a nonprofit organization that offers integrated Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health across 10 points of service in the twin cities. They are ready to add another skilled provider to their hospital-based outpatient pediatrics team in the heart of Lewiston. This independent, mission-driven organization offers a broad range of services with a focus on patient-centered care. An Equal Opportunity Employer, they actively seek to expand their diverse workforce.

Practice alongside a very experienced DNP and FNP, supported by a senior RN and a strong clinical manager. Each provider works with their own MA. You will see newborns through college age adults, an average of 16-24 patients/day (variable based on season and experience). Enjoy a flexible schedule of 4 or 5 days/week (40 hours) in a very rewarding environment. If you are a newer practitioner needing support, this team is ready to welcome you.

You will earn a competitive salary plus benefits including relocation assistance, paid liability insurance, health and dental insurance, plenty of paid time off for vacations plus paid holidays, an expense budget for your CME, and more including ongoing student loan repayment.

Maine is the #2 State for Living and Working, and the #2 Safest State in the USA. Lewiston and its “across the river” neighbor (Auburn) are home to 120,000 residents in Maine’s Lakes and Mountains region. This diverse, bustling community offers a wide range of dining options, from chain restaurants to unique homegrown eateries, diners, ethnic restaurants and wonderful seafood places. Shopping is offered in specialty boutiques, big-box stores and malls. The local arts scene includes a popular live-stage community and several flavors of easily accessible live music, plus multi-screen movie theaters and more. Bates College in Lewiston is a “Best Liberal Arts College” that attracts students from nearly every state and over 60 countries.

Maine’s brilliant 4-season climate and varied geography support many types of recreation. Enjoy local trails for hiking and biking, and lakes and streams for casual fishing, kayaking and sailing. Golf is popular, with over a dozen nearby courses. Lewiston is a short drive from Maine's scenic ski resorts. Other winter sports include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoeing. Every August, Lewiston hosts a family-friendly Balloon Festival beside the famous Androscoggin River waterfalls.

Residential choices are vast, as commuting is easy for this outpatient position. Your options include homes in Lewiston and its suburbs, greater Portland too, and communities around the capital of Augusta as well. You could live on a lake, river or pond, or in a country setting with your own acreage just minutes away. You will find many welcoming neighborhoods with very strong public and private schools.

Portland is an easy drive via freeway. One of the most desirable cities in New England, this harbor town has a buzzing social scene centered in the popular Old Port district. With literally hundreds of restaurants, Portland is a renown “foodie” city, winning multiple awards for quality eateries and the diversity of their offerings. The International Jetport is convenient and serves several major and discount airlines. Portland hosts a trio of semipro sports teams, numerous museums, the state’s largest mall, a symphony orchestra, and a busy harbor with ferry service to several nearby islands.

Contact us today to learn more about this interesting new position.

Highlights:

• Relocation assistance brings you to beautiful Maine
• Join fast-growing community health center
• Recreation-rich location just 40 minutes from Portland
• Maine: #2 Best State for Living/Working and #2 Safest State
• Interesting outpatient PEDIATRICS practice
• Pediatric or Family Medicine Certified are both welcome
• CONFIDENT NEW GRADUATES are encouraged to apply
• Interesting outpatient practice, all ages
• Flexible schedule, 4-5 day/week (40 hours)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Liability insurance, health, dental insurance provided
• Plenty of paid vacation time and paid holidays
• More PTO plus an expense budget for your CME
• Rewarding practice, appreciative patients