Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery and Spine

Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 4, 2026

Job Description:

MaineHealth – Neurosurgery & Spine is recruiting for an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) with the ability to see both adult and pediatric patient populations to practice at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. This is an opportunity to join our well respected team in the Neurosurgery group supporting 12 Surgeons and working alongside 15 Advance Practice Providers (APPs) providing surgical, emergency, and in-patient care and services including ER consultations, hospital admissions, first assisting on Neurosurgical cases, and medical management of in-patients with daily rounds. These are 12 hour day shifts averaging 32-36 hours per week which includes an average of 1 night/weekend shift per week. This position offers: Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance. Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more. Primary inpatient responsibilities are at Maine Medical Center, the state's leading tertiary care hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure Current BLS certification To learn more, please click Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery or visit MaineHealth Career Site. Contact: Donna Lafean, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth at donna.lafean@MaineHealth.org MaineHealth Neurosurgery & Spine is part of the Neuroscience Institute at Maine Medical Center, a regional center of excellence in neurosciences and one of the largest in New England. Our practice is an integral component of the Institute which focuses on three major areas: clinical/patient care, medical education and research, in order to provide the residents of Maine and New England state-of-the-art care. Additional Information MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page

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