Physician Associate - General Surgery

Job Summary:

St. Joseph Healthcare, a member of Covenant Health, is seeking an experienced Full-Time Physician Assistant to join our hospital-based General Surgery & Urology practice in Bangor, Maine.  

This dynamic role includes a mix of OR surgical assisting, post-op office visits, inpatient rounding, and ED consults. You’ll work alongside a supportive, collaborative team that values high-quality, patient-centered care.

Position Highlights:

• 32–36 patient care hours per week across 4 days

• Rotating call:

  • 1 weekend per month

  • 6–8 weekdays per month

• Opportunity to practice in a varied and fast-paced environment

• Supportive of work-life balance

Compensation & Benefits:

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Generous sign-on bonus

• Comprehensive benefits

• Team-oriented, mission-driven environment

• Emphasis on quality time with patients, not just quantity

Join a healthcare system that prioritizes teamwork, professional growth, and exceptional patient experiences—all in the heart of beautiful Bangor, Maine.

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 80- bed acute care hospital, 3 Family Medicine practices and a state-of-the-art Internal Medicine campus comprise the healthcare suite within the Greater Bangor area.​

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 water sports, including lake & sea kayaking, water-skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, fly & spin cast fishing, as well as winter activities like snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoeing. 

For more information, please contact:

Nicholas Huff, CPRP

Provider Recruiter

[email protected]

(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).

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