St. Joseph Healthcare, a member of Covenant Health, is seeking an experienced, full-time Physician Assistant for its hospital-based General Surgery & Urology practice located @ 360 Broadway in Bangor, Maine.

• 32-36 PCH, 4-days weekly
• Rotating call responsibility, including 1-weekend per month & 6-8 weekdays per month
• Position comprised of surgical assistance, post-op office visits, hospital rounding & ED consults
• Patient-centered model with emphasis on spending quality time with patients
• Highly supportive, collegial work environment; regular team collaboration ensures balance
• Candidates must be certified and licensed with the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine or able to obtain State of Maine Licensure

St Joseph Healthcare, a member of Covenant Health, has been a pillar of healing in the Bangor, Maine community for nearly 75 years. Founded in 1947 by the Felician Sisters, this Catholic health ministry focuses on providing healing and care for the whole person, in a values-driven, not-for-profit healthcare setting. The commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction at St Joseph’s is second to none, in large part due to the mission-based approach that is leveraged in Practices and within the Bangor community. A modern, accredited 112- bed acute care hospital, 4 Family Medicine practices and a state-of-the-art Internal Medicine campus comprise the healthcare suite within the Greater Bangor area.

Along with the opportunity to deliver patient-focused care, a career with St. Joseph’s will support on-going professional growth and development. Upon hire, a generous wage and benefits package will be made available, inclusive of relocation, sign-on bonus, student loan repayment, continuing education, Paid Time Off, certification/licensing reimbursement and Health, Dental, Life & Disability insurance options. A competitive 403B Retirement Plan is also offered.

Bangor, the geographic center of Maine, is home to nationally acclaimed Universities, a revitalized downtown filled with shops, restaurants, microbreweries, and fine arts attractions for all ages. The surrounding towns allow for a variety of living experiences and are home to award winning elementary and high school systems. An international airport and proximity to Boston makes personal and professional travel efficient and affordable. Bangor’s unique, 4 season location also provides robust opportunities for year-round outdoor activities. On any given day you can enjoy hiking in Acadia National Park, skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain, or climbing Mt. Katahdin. Affectionately known as “Vacationland”, thousands of tourists travel to the area each Summer to experience camping, hiking, cycling, and boating. Maine’s rugged coastline and water access also allows for a myriad of watersports including lake & sea kayaking, waterskiing, stand up paddle boarding, fly & spin cast fishing, as well as winter activities like snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoeing.

For more information, please contact Lisa Richards at lrichards1@covh.org; (207)907-1732.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

• Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

• Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

• Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).