Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

MMP Cancer Care/Neuro-Oncology

South Portland

Full Time

Maine Medical Partners, a MaineHealth member, is seeking a compassionate Advance Practice Provider “APP” (physician assistant or nurse practitioner) to provide care for a complex neuro-oncology patient population as part of the growing neuro NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)oncology practice at Maine Medical Partners Cancer Care in South Portland. Currently, the team consists of a neuro oncology attending, physician assistant, 2 nurses, and clinical team assistant.

Ideally, applicant harbors oncology or neurology experience; however we are willing to train the right person with an internal medicine background. Exceptional new graduates will be considered. Honed communication skills allowing one to effectively interact with neurological patients affected by language or cognitive deficits is essential. In addition, the provider must feel comfortable with participating in difficult conversations as well as directing care coordination for the patients.

APP would be responsible for evaluating and managing patients with primary brain cancer (mainly gliomas, CNS lymphomas, meningiomas, ependymomas), metastatic brain cancer, or neurologic complications related to other malignancies. This includes management of chemotherapy including the evaluation and management of chemotherapy related toxicities; seizure management with anticonvulsant therapy, management of steroid complications. Also will be active in participation of clinical trials, both through cooperative groups or pharmaceutical companies.

South Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community with excellent restaurants and schools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Experience in acute care/surgery preferred
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure
• Current BLS certification

Additional Information

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.