Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Elmwood Primary Care

Job Summary

Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate at Elmwood Primary Care, a hospital‑employed outpatient family medicine practice located in Waterville, Maine.

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan.
• Manage your own patient panel with autonomy and support.
• Deliver team‑based care in coordination with interdisciplinary groups.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including medical staff, care managers, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, and licensed clinical social workers.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• NP or PA certification.
• Maine medical licensure (or eligibility).
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care.
• New graduates with substantial related experience will be considered.
• Certification:
  Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) recognized by the Maine State Board of Nursing.

• Four‑day clinical workweek with one dedicated administrative day, supporting work‑life balance.
• Call responsibility by phone only, triaged prior to visits.
• Generous earned time off.
• Dedicated time and financial support for continuing medical education (CME).
• Educational loan assistance.
• Comprehensive employment benefits: health, dental, vision, retirement plans.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Retirement contributions up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company‑matching and 2% in the 401(a) plan; eligible physicians may also participate in a 457(b) plan.
• Tuition and educational loan reimbursement available.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40 hours. Call/phone responsibilities only. Other administrative time is dedicated to patient panel management and documentation.

Elmwood Primary Care and Maine General Medical Center are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. They participate in E‑Verify and have a written affirmative action program.