Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Ob/Gyn Surgical Experience

MaineGeneral Health

. Provide primary or acute healthcare services for specified populations .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeAugusta • Maine • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $119,222 - $149,222 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing acute healthcare services, performing surgical first assist duties, and managing postoperative care in collaboration with OB/GYN teams. Holds relevant certifications and possesses experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surgical First Assist CertificationDirect Surgical First-Assisting ExperienceExperience with Da Vinci Surgical RobotOB/GYN Procedures ExpertiseInpatient Rounding and Outpatient Clinic Support

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Hard Skills

Acute Healthcare ServicesSurgical First AssistingPostoperative Care ManagementClinical AssessmentsWound CareRecovery-Path AssessmentsCross-Functional Care CoordinationTimely Hospital DischargesMaternal HealthcareGynecological Healthcare

Tools & Technologies

Da Vinci Surgical Robot

Certifications & Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner CertificationPhysician Associate CertificationActive Surgical First Assist Certification

Industry Keywords

OB/GYNSurgical ProceduresInpatient CareOutpatient CareHealthcare Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide primary or acute healthcare services for specified populations
Serve as first assist to OB/GYN surgeons during inpatient and outpatient operative procedures
Conduct outpatient clinical assessments, consultations, and preoperative workups
Manage postoperative follow-up visits, wound care, and recovery-path assessments
Perform daily rounds on surgical patients
Coordinate cross-functional care plans
Manage acute postoperative complications
Facilitate timely hospital discharges
Partner with OB/GYN physicians, APPs, certified nurse midwives, and support staff
Provide maternal and gynecological healthcare

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) program
Eligibility for an active, unrestricted license to practice in the State of Maine
National certification as a NP or PA
Active Surgical First Assist certification strongly preferred
Minimum of 2 years of direct surgical first-assisting experience strongly preferred
Experience focused on general surgery or OB/GYN procedures strongly preferred
Experience with the Da Vinci surgical robot preferred
Ability to provide first-assist surgical support, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic support
Scheduled for 40 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monday-Friday schedule
Dedicated administrative time
No on-call responsibility
Generous earned time/paid time off
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Wellness programs and resources
Industry-leading leave for new parents
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
Tuition reimbursement
Educational loan reimbursement
Continuing Medical Education leave and reimbursement
403(b) company-matching contributions up to 2% of eligible pay
401(a) retirement income plan with another 2% contribution
457(b) retirement plan opportunity for eligible physicians
Life insurance plans
Malpractice coverage including tail coverage
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources
Internal referral bonus program for employed medical staff