Surgical Weight Loss Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – No Call – No Weekends

Empower your patients to improve their health and wellbeing! This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to work in the changing landscape of weight loss medicine.  You will work closely with patients who cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from obesity related health problems. Our surgical weight loss team uses a variety of procedures used to treat severe obesity through gastric bypass, stomach surgery or other procedures.  There is also an opportunity to work in the advancing field of weight loss medication injectables.

Our practice offers a collegial atmosphere, modern clinic facilities and advancing technology in the obesity medicine field.  You’ll work closely with our team of experienced surgeons, registered dietitians, specialized nurses, physical therapists, and psychologists to empower patients toward optimal health and wellbeing.

Applicants must have an advanced practice professional degree from an approved college of nursing or physician assistant studies and have a Maine license or be immediately eligible. We offer a robust compensation and benefits package, student loan reimbursement and generous PTO benefits.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is committed to making healthcare work for the people of Maine. It is a 411- bed, regional tertiary care and ACS verified level II trauma center serving a patient population of 500,000 living in the northern two-thirds of the state’s geography. The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Bangor, Maine 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 the easily accessible 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 our entertaining Penobscot theater group. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.