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Bridgton Hospital
Bridgton, Maine

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerNo callNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$125k-$144k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Bonus Amount

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Job Title: Primary Care Nurse PractitionerEmployment Type: Full-TimeOrganization: North Bridgton Family Practice - Central Maine HealthcareLocation: Bridgton, Maine

Join a Growing Primary Care Team in Beautiful Maine

North Bridgton Family Practice is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner to join our established outpatient primary care team in Bridgton. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice patient-centered medicine in a supportive community setting while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle of western Maine.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time outpatient primary care position
  • Monday–Friday schedule with excellent work-life balance
  • No inpatient responsibilities
  • Collaborative physician and advanced practice provider environment
  • Manage patients across the lifespan (or adult population depending on certification)
  • Established patient panel with strong referral base
  • EMR support and integrated care resources
  • Opportunity to grow within a nationally recognized healthcare organization

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Malpractice coverage with tail
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Paid time off and CME allowance
  • Potential for sign on bonus with options for loan repayment and relocation assistance
  • Eligible for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

Why Central Maine Healthcare? At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported.

Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About the Community

Home to dozens of lakes and ponds, the region is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents enjoy boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, swimming, hiking, cycling, golf and camping throughout the warmer months.

In winter, world-class skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice fishing and snowmobiling are just minutes away. The nearby White Mountains and western Maine foothills provide endless opportunities for adventure year-round.

At Bridgton Hospital, providers are part of a close-knit healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to a community that values personal relationships and compassionate medicine.

The hospital offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the professional satisfaction that comes with practicing in a community-focused environment.

About Us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations.

The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute.

CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care services including wellness visits, chronic disease management, acute care, and preventive medicine

  • Diagnose and treat common medical conditions
  • Order and interpret diagnostic testing
  • Prescribe medications and treatment plans in accordance with Maine regulations
  • Educate patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and specialists to coordinate care
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR

Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Board Certified as FNP, AGNP, or related specialty
  • Active or eligible Maine Board of Nursing licensure
  • DEA certification or eligibility
  • Prior primary care experience preferred
  • Strong communication and patient engagement skills

Pay Transparency

Bridgton Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $125,000 to $144,000. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: primehealthcare.com

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareDiagnosis and TreatmentMedication PrescribingPatient EducationCare CoordinationElectronic Medical Records

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Bridgton Hospital a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (NP) — ranked against 1,104 active Primary Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 43 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 74% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Primary Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,104 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Bridgton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$411k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$781/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Bridgton Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Bridgton, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Malpractice coverage with tail
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off
CME allowance
Loan repayment options
Relocation assistance