Family Medicine NP or PA -Maine

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 8mo ago

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Primary Care Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide high-quality primary medical care and emergency treatment to patients while participating in the coordination and implementation of healthcare programs and procedures. This role functions as an integral part of the Care Team, ensuring effective, patient-centered, and collaborative care.

Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management. Provide primary care services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care visits. Deliver emergency care and minor procedures within scope of practice and training.

Perform diagnostic tests and interpret results to support timely and effective clinical decision-making. Maintain accurate and compliant patient health records. Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments in accordance with state licensure and collaborative practice requirements.

Participate in the clinical training, education, and consultation of staff when appropriate. Coordinate with the Care Team to ensure adequate clinical coverage and continuity of care. Participate in rotating call schedules if required by the practice setting.

Engage in Care Team activities designed to support integrated, coordinated patient care. Address patient concerns or complaints professionally and work with leadership to ensure proper follow-up. Attend meetings with administrative leadership as needed to discuss patient care, workflow, and operational needs.

Participate in ongoing continuing education, training, and development related to integrated care and evidence-based practice. Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and safety protocols; report incidents promptly and complete required documentation.

Represent the organization professionally during patient interactions, community activities, or outreach events as assigned. Participate in committees or workgroups as requested. Work collaboratively with colleagues to support team goals, effective communication, and a positive work culture.

Maintain acceptable standards of attendance, punctuality, and compliance. Demonstrate a commitment to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care and addressing patient needs beyond routine tasks when required.

Professional Expectations Demonstrate accountability, transparency, and professionalism in all interactions. Maintain constructive, respectful communication about colleagues and workplace challenges. Protect confidentiality regarding patient and employee information.

Communicate directly with colleagues when addressing concerns or resolving disagreements. Seek assistance from supervisors or HR when navigating performance or behavioral issues. Pause and reflect before responding to challenging situations. Engage openly in constructive dialogue to support a healthy team environment. Education & Experience

Active state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Board certification appropriate to role (e. g., FNP, AGNP, PA-C). Experience or strong interest in community-oriented primary care; rural experience preferred but not required.

Ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals and administrative staff. Commitment to high-quality care and support of collaborative clinical practice models. Ability to travel between clinical locations if required. Must meet all background check requirements.

Valid driver’s license and ability to meet standard insurance eligibility requirements. Job Type Full-time Benefits (may vary by employer) 401(k) 401(k) matching Health, dental, and vision insurance Flexible schedule Paid time off Life insurance Employee discounts

Requirements

Current NP or PA certification and an active Maine medical license. Strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to patient-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Family Medicine NP jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner rolesranked against 15,309 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine NP median $140k (middle half $130k–$162k)283 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaine index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine NP listings in Maine59 active3,614 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 46% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaine nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 13% offer loan repayment174 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine NP hiring demand#2 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 1,246 postings, 1,426 closed
New Family Medicine NP listings1,686 in the last 30 days1,394 the 30 days before (+21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Commonwealth Medical Servicessilver tier, 80/100Top Employers work-life index568 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (15,309 Nurse Practitioner roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine NP or PA -Maine at Commonwealth Medical Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 15,309 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.3
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

401k
401k Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance