Physician Assistant Jobs in Maine
Physician assistant jobs in Maine are concentrated in primary care, emergency medicine, and surgical specialties, with steady demand across a market that blends rural health access needs with growing outpatient and specialty clinic networks. The busiest hiring areas are Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where large systems such as Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Health, and MaineGeneral Medical Group consistently fill physician assistant openings at every experience level. Surgical, orthopedic, and urgent care specialties see the most consistent postings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
This on-site, full-time contract position offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality inpatient care within the medical practice industry.
As a Locum Hospitalist, you will provide comprehensive care to hospitalized adult patients, managing acute and chronic medical conditions, coordinating discharge planning, and collaborating closely with nursing staff, consultants, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage a diverse caseload of hospitalized adult patients with internal medicine conditions
- Perform comprehensive admission histories and physical examinations
- Develop and implement evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
- Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
- Coordinate care with consulting specialists, nursing staff, and case management teams
- Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record
- Lead discharge planning and ensure safe, effective transitions of care
- Respond promptly to clinical emergencies and rapid response situations
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and primary care providers
- Adhere to hospital policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine
- Current, unrestricted state medical license in Maine or eligibility to obtain one
- Active DEA registration and relevant certifications such as ACLS and BLS
- Prior experience in hospitalist or inpatient internal medicine practice preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse teams
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and documentation standards
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, on-site hospital environment
- Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in locum tenens assignments
Schedule: 8a-6p, 7 on/7 off
No call requirement
Patient Volume: <15 per day
No procedures required
Some ICU involvement
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
Paid travel & expenses
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Physician Assistant Job Market in Maine
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician assistant jobs across Maine.
- Active physician assistant license issued by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required
- Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
- Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority consistent with Maine collaborative practice agreements
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required at hire
- One or more years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty preferred by most Maine employers
Physician Assistant Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician assistant in Maine?
To become a physician assistant in Maine, you must graduate from an accredited physician assistant program, pass the PANCE exam administered by NCCPA, and apply for licensure through the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. Maine requires a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician before you can practice. Prescriptive authority, including controlled substances, requires a separate DEA registration and is governed by Maine state statute.
How much do physician assistants make in Maine?
Physician assistants in Maine earn a median of about $131,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $107,630 for the lowest 10% to over $169,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physician assistants in Maine?
Employers hiring physician assistants in Maine right now include 77 Consultants, Impact Health PC, and MaineGeneral Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maine's hiring is driven heavily by integrated health systems and federally qualified health centers serving both urban and rural communities across the state.
Which Maine cities have the most physician assistant jobs?
Lewiston, Waterville, and Augusta have the most physician assistant openings in Maine. Portland anchors the market as home to Maine Medical Center and a growing concentration of specialty and outpatient clinics, while Bangor and Augusta reflect the reach of Northern Light Health and MaineGeneral, which operate facilities and satellite practices well beyond their main campuses.
Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Maine?
Yes, but they're rare. Physician assistant work is inherently hands-on, requiring in-person patient care in nearly all settings. About 0% of physician assistant openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those postings are almost exclusively in telehealth triage, utilization review, or insurance-side clinical advisory roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a physician assistant in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate or postgraduate residency program, and Maine Medical Center in Portland runs one of the region's more established PA residency tracks in surgery and emergency medicine. Northern Light Health and MaineGeneral also hire new graduates into supervised primary care and hospitalist roles. Candidates with a strong clinical rotation history at Maine facilities, current NCCPA certification, and an active Maine license are competitive for these positions even without prior paid PA experience.
Where can I find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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