Experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Join Penobscot Pediatrics in Bangor, Maine!
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.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.3 / 10 · top 5% in pediatrics (np) | ranked against 261 Pediatrics (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$165k | Nurse Practitioner median $138k (middle half $128k–$159k)293 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Maine | 111 active | 14,235 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 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 Care | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index12 active listings |
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.
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