Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Physician Associate
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About the job
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Physician Associate
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery practice, with a longstanding history in Maine, has an exciting opportunity for a board certified/board eligible Physician Associate to join our team.
The opportunity
- Join 2 full-time providers practicing general pediatric orthopedics, including a multitude of conditions such as slipped capital femoral epiphysis, pediatric fracture care, benign bone tumors, lower extremity deformity, clubfeet, early-onset scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, adolescent scoliosis, hip dysplasia, congenital deformity and the opportunity to perform a multitude of in-office pediatric procedures as part of a team and as an independent practitioner.
- Support staff team includes full-time ortho techs, dedicated medical assistants and pediatric schedulers
- Pediatric orthopedic call only (with the ability to participate in afterhours acute fracture pediatric call cases as needed for additional compensation)
Compensation Information
- $135,350-$141,568 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity.
- The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
Why Northern Light Health
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed regional tertiary care center and an ACS-verified Level II trauma center with academic affiliations and serving a population of 500,000 living in the northern two-thirds of Maine. We offer dedicated neonatal and pediatric transport and are a base hospital for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transport service flying nearly 900 missions per year.
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center serves as the Regional Pediatric Specialty Center and has forged strong relationships with regional hospitals and providers as part of its tertiary pediatric care mission. Pediatric sub-specialty support includes surgery, pediatric anesthesiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, neurology, cardiology, infectious disease, endocrinology, genetics, ophthalmology, developmental pediatrics and child life services. Pediatric hospitalist and intensivist services are available 24/7. Additional support staff within orthopedics includes sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and orthopedic oncology.
Practitioners at Northern Light Health enjoy
- A robust benefits package including Paid Time Off and CME allowance
- Student Loan Reimbursement programs
- Relocation and sign-on bonuses
- Flexible schedules and exceptional work/life balance
- Teaching and research opportunities, if desired
Qualifications
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility
- Strong communication skills with a compassionate approach to pediatric patient care
- Desire to become part of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team
About Bangor, Maine
Bangor is a vibrant small city within a close commute to miles of beautiful coastline. You’ll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains and many state parks including Acadia National Park. Public schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, commerce and the arts. Enjoy our talented Bangor Symphony Orchestra, one of the oldest continuous operating orchestras in the US and our entertaining Penobscot theater group. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
For confidential consideration, contact:
Amanda Lewis, CPRP, Provider Recruiter
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
207.973.5358
From Northern Light Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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