Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: School-Based Health Center, Old Town Schools - Penobscot Community Health Center

Description

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider – School Based Health Center

Old Town Schools

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to become part of our developing School Based Health Center Services. Join one of the most inventive and forward-looking Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country caring for local students in RSU 34/Old Town Schools The Old Town School Based Health Clinic, based in the Old Town Elementary School, will offer vital primary and mental health services in the location that is most accessible to students of the region

Highlights

• This is a new and expanding primary school-based health service offering – you will help shape the foundational elements of this service from the ground up
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Must be flexible, and comfortable in a developing environment
• Work will be primarily in-person on-site at the school
• The positon is planned for full-time, 40 hours per week, year-around
• Generally, Monday – Friday
• Office space on the PCHC campus available when school is not in session
• Must be willing to split time between working on-site at school and working on-site at one of PCHC's Walk-In-Care (WIC) services when school is not in session.
• WIC is embedded in PCHC's outpatient primary care practices in Greater Bangor so limited travel is required of this position.

The School-Based Health Center Provider will play a key and foundational role in a new and exciting service and help build the services that will promote timely access to care, continuity of care, and the enhancement of well-being in our area's children.

This is a highly collaborative and team-based role. You will work closely with other primary care and mental health providers throughout PCHC and with peer school-based health center providers.

Why Penobscot Community Health Care?

• Integrated Medical Home Model cares for the whole person
• Highly innovative programs and care settings
• Experienced, interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, family medicine physicians, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership and superb support
• Engaged and supportive patient population
• Student loan repayment & relocation assistance available
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Penobscot Community Health Care: a non-profit organization governed by a board of community volunteers, PCHC is comprised of seventeen practices and program service sites in the Greater Bangor area, Old Town, Belfast, Winterport, and Jackman. We offer a wide range of services including family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health and substance abuse, specialty services, pharmacy and both shelter and healthcare for the homeless. The integrated medical home model supports PCHC's mission and vision in which everyone has access to quality, cost effective health care. Our services support and empower people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with community-based resources. Our success is measured when the health of our community encompasses physical and emotional wellness, personal dignity, and a sense of belonging.

Greater Bangor/Old Town Maine: Part of the Greater Bangor Metro area, live in any number of historic, communities less than one hour from Maine's gorgeous Acadia National park and Maine's storied mid-coast region. Enjoy the amenities of a good-sized metro without the hassle – and be inspired by all of Maine's natural beauty and resources at your doorstep Maine's third largest metro, with its own International airport. The Bangor Region is a short drive to Boston (3 hrs.) and Portland's quaint Old Port (2 hrs.). Limitless 4-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent public and private educational opportunities make the Greater Bangor Region highly desirable for professional families.

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