Patten, Maine: A respected rural community health center (FQHC) with more than 50 years of service seeks a confident Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established rural primary care practice. This nonprofit operates seven locations across central and northern Maine, delivering comprehensive services including primary care, urgent care, mental health, dentistry, podiatry, physical therapy and more.

About the role:

• New graduates and NHSC Scholars are welcome and well supported here
• Practice alongside physicians and APPs in a rewarding primary care setting
• Provide care for patients of all ages – many of whom are uninsured or underinsured
• Panel weighted toward adults and geriatrics
• Enjoy a convenient weekday schedule (M-F, 40 hours) with no nights, weekends, or holidays
• Join an experienced, collaborative clinical team committed to high-quality care
• Practice in a modern, recently renovated facility with EMR and strong administrative support

Compensation and benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Relocation assistance provided
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Federal liability coverage
• Retirement plan, with employer contributions beginning after one year
• 3 weeks of vacation (increases to 4 weeks after one year) plus 10 paid holidays
• Paid CME leave with expense budget
• Eligible for tax-free NHSC federal loan repayment

Nationally, Maine ranks #2 for Best Quality of Life, #3 Safest State, and #1 for Air Quality.

Patten is a welcoming small town surrounded by rolling hills, lakes, and forests, with access to Baxter State Park, a 200,000-acre preserve and home to mile-high Mount Katahdin, just minutes away. Residents here enjoy year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, boating, fishing, golf, whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, and more. Acreage is available for those who dream of country living.

Bangor, 90 miles south, is Maine’s third largest city, and offers an international airport, shopping, dining, concerts, and cultural events. The University of Maine in Orono provides NCAA sports and a vibrant college town atmosphere.

This important position is available now – please contact us today to learn more.