Experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Join Penobscot Pediatrics in Bangor, Maine!

Nurse Practitioner 8.3 Work-LifeFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$125K–$165K

The week · per this posting4-day week

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Associate

Penobscot Pediatrics | Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) Bangor, Maine | Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week

Make a Meaningful Impact—Together

At Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC), we believe exceptional pediatric care happens through collaboration. We’re seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Associate to join our thriving team in Bangor—where you’ll work at the center of a truly integrated care model supporting children and families across our region.

This is more than a clinical role—it’s a chance to practice team-based, whole-person care while expanding access to vital services for your community.

Why You’LL Love This Role

  • 4-day work week (40 hours) designed to support work-life balance
  • Dedicated administrative time built into your schedule
  • Practice within a highly collaborative, team-based care model
  • Make a direct impact on access to pediatric care in your region

We’re seeking providers with 2+ years of clinical experience who are passionate about patient-centered, relationship-driven care.

A Truly Collaborative Care Environment

At PCHC, you won’t practice alone. You’ll be part of a robust, multidisciplinary team working together to support the full spectrum of patient needs, including:

  • Primary Care Pharmacists supporting medication management and patient

education

  • Registered Nurses (RNs) providing care coordination and clinical support
  • Behavioral Health Therapists embedded within the practice for real-time collaboration
  • Pediatricians, Nurse Practitioners, and specialty providers aligned around shared care goals

This integrated approach allows you to focus on what matters most—delivering high-quality care—while knowing your patients are supported from every angle.

Why Choose PCHC?

Join a nationally recognized, mission-driven organization that’s leading the way

in community healthcare:

  • Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a Patient-Centered Medical Home model
  • Work in a beautifully renovated, state-of-the-art pediatric facility
  • Co-located with the Warren Center for Speech and Audiology
  • Supportive leadership and collegial culture
  • Competitive compensation & comprehensive benefit packages
  • CME Reimbursement
  • Generous PTO and 11 Paid Holidays!

About Penobscot Pediatrics

For more than 30 years, Penobscot Pediatrics has been a trusted leader in pediatric care and is now the largest and most comprehensive practice in Maine.

Our team provides a full range of services, including:

  • Preventive and routine pediatric care
  • Developmental screenings and well-child visits
  • Immunizations and physicals
  • Integrated behavioral health and family services
  • Access to speech and audiology services

We are proud to hold the highest level of Patient-Centered Medical Home Certification, reflecting our commitment to coordinated, high-quality care.

Life in Bangor, Maine

Enjoy the perfect blend of career and lifestyle in a welcoming, vibrant

community:

  • Just 30 minutes from Acadia National Park
  • Easy access to Portland (2 hrs.) and Boston (3 hrs.)
  • International airport for convenient travel
  • Thriving arts, culture, and dining scene
  • Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
  • Four-season outdoor recreation right at your doorstep

Ready to Learn More?

We’d love to connect with you.

Contact

Provider Recruitment at PCHC

207.992.9200 recruitment@pchc.com [recruitment@pchc.com]

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pediatric care within an integrated, team-based model supporting children and families. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pharmacists, nurses, and behavioral health therapists to deliver whole-person care.

Requirements

Requires a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Must be passionate about patient-centered, relationship-driven care in a community health setting.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CarePreventive CareBehavioral Health Integration

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 73% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Maine?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.3 / 10 · top 5% in pediatrics (np)ranked against 261 Pediatrics (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$125k–$165kNurse Practitioner median $138k (middle half $128k–$159k)293 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$149k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Maine111 active14,235 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 73% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Penobscot Community Health Caresilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index12 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (261 Pediatrics (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Join Penobscot Pediatrics in Bangor, Maine! at Penobscot Community Health Care a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 261 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 14 employers
4
<$110k
1
$120k
4
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k
1
$177k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
25% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

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NP or PA - HouseCalls in Knox and Waldo Counties, Maine

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 261 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Penobscot Community Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Bangor, ME
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

4-day work week
Dedicated administrative time
Team-based care model
CME Reimbursement
Generous PTO
11 Paid Holidays
Integrated behavioral health
Primary Care Pharmacists

Living in Bangor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,511/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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