Job Title: Vascular Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organization: Central Maine Healthcare
Location: Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Full-Time Vascular Surgery PA/NP to join its growing vascular surgery team serving the Central Maine region. The PA/NP will work collaboratively with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients with arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders. Responsibilities include outpatient clinic management, inpatient care, perioperative support, and first-assist duties in the operating room. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Potential for sign on bonus with options for loan repayment and relocation assistance

Why Central Maine Healthcare?

At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About the Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

About Us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center  (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history reviews and physical examinations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising vascular surgeons.
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic studies, including vascular ultrasounds, CT angiography, laboratory tests, and other relevant imaging.
• Manage preoperative and postoperative patient care.
• Perform hospital rounds and coordinate inpatient management plans.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, and postoperative care.

Surgical Support

• Function as first assist during vascular surgical procedures, including open and endovascular interventions.
• Assist with vein harvesting, wound closure, vascular exposure, and other operative responsibilities as delegated.
• Participate in perioperative assessment and management of surgical patients.

Procedures

• Perform office-based and bedside procedures within scope of practice, which may include:
• Wound debridement and wound care management
• Suture and staple removal
• Incision and drainage procedures
• Central and arterial line management
• Vascular access procedures
• Ultrasound-guided interventions as credentialed

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, radiology staff, rehabilitation specialists, and primary care providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate referrals, consultations, and follow-up appointments.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Participate in departmental meetings, continuing education, and professional development activities.

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current certification.
• Active state PA/NP license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges and credentialing.
• Previous experience in vascular surgery, cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, or related surgical specialty.