Join us in transforming the primary care workforce! Penobscot Community Health Care is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for our one-year (PGY1), full-time Nurse Practitioner Residency Program, now entering its 8th year of training excellence. The program is fully accredited by the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers, making it one of only a select group of programs nationwide to receive this distinction.

As a Resident, you will gain advanced training in primary care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting, serving patients across the lifespan in an integrated, team-based environment. The program offers:

• Structured mentorship and preceptorship from experienced providers.
• Cohort model promotes shared learning and collaboration, emotional and professional support, diverse perspectives, and a community of belonging
• Interdisciplinary training with medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health teams.
• Diverse clinical rotations to support primary care clinical experiences
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in caring for underserved and rural populations in Maine.

Penobscot Community Health Care’s (PCHC) Nurse Practitioner Residency’s mission is to provide recent family nurse practitioner graduates with a positive and supportive transition from education to practice. In alignment with the organization's mission to improve the health and well-being of Maine communities, particularly in underserved and rural areas, the program focuses on enhancing clinical, team-based, and trauma-informed care in safety-net settings. By fostering provider wellness and resilience, the residency prepares primary care providers for long-term professional careers delivering integrated, patient-centered care that meets the diverse needs of our communities.

OVERVIEW

The NP Resident will

• Deliver medical care to a wide variety of patients and will be responsible for maintaining accurate and current patient records as well as scheduling and administering follow-up appointments for patients as required.
• Work effectively with other members of the team to deliver the best primary care to our patients and perform selective medical services under the direction of supervising physicians and providers.
•  Salaried position: Work week approximately 40 hours, with 32 hours of patient contact. No nights, weekends, with one week of call near the end of the year.
• Have an opportunity to experience internal rotations such as Community Care and Geriatrics, Women’s Health, Recovery Services, School-Based Healthcare, Healthcare for the Unhoused, and much more.

BENEFITS

• Slower paced schedule and a smaller panel of patients while learning to be a primary care provider
• Residents will be provided the same clinical and administrative support as our current providers
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
• $100,000/year salary
• $5,000 housing stipend
• Weekly didactic sessions covering a variety of topics relevant to family practice, journal club, book club and case study reviews
• Generous paid time off - front-loaded Earned Time (ET), plus accrued Earned Paid Leave (EPL) and 11 recognized holidays (when a recognized holiday falls during a regularly scheduled workday).
• 403(b) Retirement
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision options
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
• Maine Nurse Practitioner Association Membership
• Maine Nurse Practitioner Association Spring Conference attendance and associated expenses
• Seamless transition upon completion of residency - apply for PCHC opportunities being already familiar with the programs, facilities, and teams!

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program within the last 18 months
• Board Certified/Board Eligible Nurse Practitioner
• Eligible for application of license to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maine
• Current/Eligible for application of DEA license
• Stated commitment to a career in primary care in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
• Will have to obtain up-to-date training and certification in Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. NP Resident must obtain within two weeks of hire, if not current at hire.

 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Current CV
• Un-Official Transcript (Official Transcript must be submitted once educational program is complete)
• Three professional references are required and must be received within one week of scheduling an interview with the leadership team. 

Why Penobscot Community Health Care? Governed by a board of community volunteers, PCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center comprised of seventeen practices and program service sites in Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Belfast, and Jackman. As an organization PCHC offers a wide range of fully integrated primary care services for the whole person:  family medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, dental, mental health, nutrition, substance use disorder treatment, primary care pharmacy, and healthcare for those experiencing homelessness, and more!   

• PCHC providers rely on highly innovative, creative, and dynamic programs and care models
• Engaged, supportive patient population with demonstrated need
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed and accessible leadership
• Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits
• Student loan repayment deferment, CME allowance, relocation stipend

PCHC supports and empowers people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with community-based resources.  Our success is measured when the health of our community encompasses physical and emotional wellness, personal dignity, and a sense of belonging.

Bangor, Maine: Live and work in a historic riverside city just half an hour from Maine’s gorgeous Acadia National Park and Maine’s storied mid-coast region. Enjoy the amenities of a good-sized metro without the hassle – and be inspired by all of Maine’s natural beauty and resources at your doorstep! Bangor is Maine’s third largest city, with its own international airport. It’s a short drive to Boston (3 hrs.) or Portland’s quaint Old Port (2 hrs.).  Limitless four-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent public, and private educational opportunities make the Greater Bangor Region highly desirable for professional families.

Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com.

Contact:   Jamie Grant, Provider Recruiter
207.992.9200 / recruitment@pchc.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.