Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Job Title: Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organization: Central Maine Healthcare
Location: Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated and patient-focused Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our cosmetic plastic surgery practice. The APP will work closely with the plastic surgeon and clinical team to provide exceptional patient care throughout the cosmetic surgery journey, from initial consultation through postoperative follow-up.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, an interest in aesthetic medicine, and a commitment to delivering a high-quality patient experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available

Why Central Maine Healthcare?
At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About the Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

About Us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center  (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

• Conduct comprehensive patient consultations and medical histories for cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures.
• Evaluate patients and assist with determining appropriate treatment options in collaboration with the plastic surgeon.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care, including wound assessment, suture removal, dressing changes, and monitoring for complications.
• Perform follow-up examinations and address routine postoperative concerns.
• Assist the surgeon with office-based procedures and surgical care as appropriate.
• Provide patient education regarding procedures, expected outcomes, risks, recovery, and postoperative instructions.
• Support cosmetic and non-surgical aesthetic services within the provider's scope of practice and training.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, aestheticians, and other members of the practice.
• Recognize and appropriately escalate postoperative complications or urgent clinical concerns.
• Maintain a professional, compassionate, and service-oriented approach with every patient.
• Participate in maintaining a safe, organized, and patient-centered clinical environment.

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the applicable state.
• National certification as an NP or PA.
• Current BLS certification; additional certifications as required by the practice.
• Previous experience in plastic surgery, dermatology, aesthetics, surgery, or a related specialty preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented cosmetic practice.