RHEUMATOLOGY NP/PA invited to Maine’s capital, 50 minutes from Portland – outpatient role, 4-day schedule, loan assistance New

Augusta, Maine: A respected 190 bed regional medical center seeks a full time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established outpatient RHEUMATOLOGY practice on the hospital campus, just 50 minutes from Portland. This is a hospital employed position supporting an experienced Rheumatologist who provides care to patients in Augusta and Waterville as part of a collegial team dedicated to high quality, patient centered medicine.

This physician-led nonprofit hospital is the area’s largest private employer and one of Maine’s leading healthcare systems, serving over 65,000 area residents. You will join a collaborative rheumatology group that includes one experienced Rheumatologist, a dedicated nurse manager, and experienced clinical staff. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You will have a convenient 4 day/week schedule with no night or weekend call, providing a strong work/life balance. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage care for patients with rheumatologic conditions, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising Rheumatologist. Prior APP experience is required, and previous rheumatology experience is strongly preferred.

Position Highlights

• Secure hospital employment in a dedicated outpatient rheumatology practice
• Convenient 4 day/week schedule (40 hours)
• No night or weekend call
• Outpatient focus with occasional inpatient phone consults only
• Provide rheumatologic care in Augusta and nearby Waterville
• Collaborative practice with experienced clinical and support team
• Modern facilities with advanced technology and strong administrative support
• Teaching opportunities through the onsite unopposed Family Medicine Residency
• Experienced NP/PA preferred; rheumatology experience gets priority attention

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Retention and relocation bonuses
• Generous paid time off for optimal work/life balance
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Liability coverage with tail
• Paid CME time with expense budget
• Retirement plans with employer matching
• Educational loan repayment program
• Employee discount program for services provided by the medical center

Maine ranks #2 for Best Quality of Life, #3 Safest State in the USA, and #1 for Air Quality.

Augusta is Maine’s historic capital city – a growing college town and family-friendly community in the scenic Kennebec Valley, just 50 minutes from Portland. Residents enjoy a vibrant shopping district, diverse restaurants, cultural facilities, and a busy civic center hosting concerts and events. The city spans both sides of the picturesque Kennebec River, offering opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and whitewater rafting. Outdoor enthusiasts love the nearby trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing, plus award-winning golf courses and ski resorts within easy reach. Metro Augusta offers a variety of housing options, from in-town rentals to family-friendly neighborhoods and country-style homes.

Portland, the #1 Most Livable City in the US, is in easy reach. Enjoy a very active social scene centered in the popular Old Port district of eateries and nightclubs. Hundreds of Portland restaurants serve the finest seafood plus international fare from two dozen regions. Amenities include the convenient International Jetport, exciting semipro sports, scenic harborside dining, galleries and museums, live theater, an acclaimed symphony orchestra, and much more. Boston is 2.5 hours from Augusta.

Contact us today to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.