Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) - Podiatry

Role Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider will play a vital role in supporting our busy surgical Podiatrists through a blended clinical and surgical first-assist role. The APP will care for a defined panel of routine and complex surgical podiatric patients and contribute to high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum.

Key Responsibilities

• First assist with Podiatrists in the operating room for a variety of foot and ankle procedures, limb salvage and/or reconstruction
• Independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage a subset of routine and complex podiatry patients
• Perform office-based procedures related to podiatric care (e.g., wound care, injections, post-operative follow-ups)
• Support post-operative care and recovery coordination
• Collaborate closely with podiatrists, clinical staff, and the broader care team to ensure excellent patient outcomes
• Participate in quality, safety, and operational initiatives within the practice

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (or eligible for licensure) in the State of Maine
• Experience or strong interest in surgical first assist and podiatric medicine
• Prior experience in podiatry, orthopedics, surgery, or wound care preferred, but not required
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to team-based care
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-focused approach