Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Showhegan, Maine

Job description

About the facility

The facility operates as a Rural Health Clinic providing comprehensive family medicine services to the community. The clinic maintains standard operating hours Monday through Friday with a collaborative team approach to patient care. The facility serves patients across the age spectrum and requires experienced clinicians who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

About the facility location

Maine offers rich historical attractions and museums throughout the region, with numerous cultural venues and outdoor recreational opportunities available year-round. The northeast region provides access to natural landscapes and heritage sites that appeal to visitors interested in American history and outdoor activities. Transportation between various attractions and recreational areas requires planning due to the distances between destinations.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive family medicine care to patients of all ages excluding newborns in a busy rural health clinic setting. The role requires managing 15-22 patients per day while working independently without supervision or delegation requirements. The clinician must possess 3-5 years of family practice experience and maintain current Maine licensure and DEA registration. No call coverage is required for this position.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 15-20
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes