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Emergency Medicine APP Lead - Central Maine Healthcare
APP Lead - Emergency Medicine PA/NP
Full-Time
Interested in joining a physician-owned and physician-led emergency medicine group? BlueWater Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine PA or NP for full-time work as APP Lead across our Central Maine Healthcare Emergency Departments: Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton, and Rumford Hospital in Rumford.
About the Position:
The Local APP Lead will work in conjunction with BlueWater's Director of APPs for the North Region and the Medical Directors at the Central Maine Healthcare locations to support a strong, collaborative team of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants across the three Central Maine Healthcare Emergency Departments.
This role offers the opportunity to lead across a diverse mix of clinical environments, while maintaining a primary clinical presence at Central Maine Medical Center.
The Lead APP will work closely with:
Medical Directors at the Central Maine Healthcare Emergency Departments
BlueWater's Director of APPs, North Region
APP teams at Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital
Responsibilities include: Assessing APP staffing needs and scheduling APPs
Help to create a culture of teamwork
Serving as a role model for APPs
Attending department meetings, as expected of all staff APPs
Conducting APP specific meetings on a regular basis based on local need, no less than twice yearly
Coordinating APP student rotation in conjunction with both BW central office and the Medical Director
Acting as a resource for the Medical Directors to provide input on clinical and workflow processes in clinical facilities as it pertains to the APPs
Participating in the recruiting and interviewing of prospective candidates for employment with BlueWater, for both physicians and APPs
Onboarding of new APPs
Maintaining regular communication with APPs in order to understand concerns, challenges, and opportunities specific to the APP group
Reports to: Local Medical Director(s)
Director of Advanced Practice Providers for the Northern Region
Clinical Role: Strong clinical skills in Emergency Medicine
Works clinically primarily at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, with additional clinical work at Bridgton Hospital and occasional coverage at Rumford Hospital as needed
Must be willing and able to work across all three Central Maine Healthcare Emergency Departments
Benefits include: Yearly stipend w/ administrative time credit toward FTE
Additional leadership training opportunities
Competitive Compensation and Best-in-Class Benefits Package (fully covered Family Health, Dental, Disability Insurance)
Generous company-direct Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
401k contributions and Guaranteed Profit Sharing
Malpractice Insurance
Generous CME allowance
About BlueWater Health:
BlueWater Health (BWH) is a growing, independent physician-owned medical group practice. BWH employs over 175 physicians and APPs in 11 facilities (and growing) across 4 states in New England.
We are guided by our Mission Statement: Deliver outstanding clinical care with thoughtfulness, respect, and compassion
Provide collaborative management and leadership
Develop partnerships that foster engagement and preserve (respect) local culture and values
Support individual autonomy, professional growth, and fulfillment
BWH operates in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial-driven environment, where everyone contributes to getting the job done. Employees are flexible, realizing that each position, top to bottom, requires cooperative individuals focused on team success. The underlying culture is one of accountability and challenging work, coupled with a rewarding work environment.
About Central Maine Healthcare:
Central Maine Healthcare is a regional health system based in the Lewiston/Auburn area and is part of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital, along with an extensive network of primary and specialty care practices throughout the region.
Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston is the system's flagship hospital, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Its emergency medicine team is supported by a broad range of inpatient and specialty services, including adult and pediatric hospital medicine, critical care, general and specialty surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and medical subspecialties.
Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital are critical access hospitals serving their surrounding communities. Together with Central Maine Medical Center, these emergency departments provide care for patients from urban, suburban, and rural settings, offering a diverse mix of clinical environments and patient needs.
This regional setting gives the Lead APP an opportunity to support APP teams, collaborate with medical directors, and strengthen communication and teamwork across all three emergency departments while maintaining a primary clinical presence at Central Maine Medical Center.
About the Area:
The area of Central Maine has both good strong communities, quaint New England towns, easy access to the amenities of Portland, as well as rich opportunities for outdoor pursuits, making it a wonderful place to live and raise a family.
BlueWater Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
lewiston, ME, 04241, US
Who can apply
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