Careers at OA

We welcome you to explore employment opportunities with OA. Excellent employees are the cornerstone of our mission to deliver high quality orthopedic care to our patients. OA offers a comprehensive salary and employee benefits program to employees.

Application Form

Last updated on 07/19/2010.

The following positions are currently available.

Physician Assistant - Portland

We have an opportunity available for a Physician Assistant to perform patient management in an office and surgical setting as part of our joint replacement team. Current Maine state licensure and board certification (or ability to acquire within 1 -2 months), prior medical/surgical experience, strong organizational skills and a continuing desire to learn in a dynamic work environment are required.

 

Clinical Supervisor - Portland

We have an opportunity available for an energetic professional to oversee the daily clinical operations by providing guidance, motivation and direction to a 30 member clinical staff team. The successful candidate will also lead quality improvement efforts to implement process changes and support staff in delivering high quality patient care in a subspecialty orthopaedic office setting. A nursing degree or degree in a related field and minimum of three years supervisory experience in a hospital or surgical office setting with excellent communication and conflict resolution skills is required. Orthopaedic experience desired.

 

Patient Services Supervisor - Portland

We seek an enthusiastic individual to coordinate and supervise the 25 members of the patient services team to create and support a culture that ensures the patient is at the center of all we do. This position will have a strong emphasis on patient access and satisfaction, enhancing referral source relationships, and scheduling of provider services. At least three years of progressively responsible patient scheduling/registration experience with demonstrated supervisory skills, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of customer service principles with an emphasis on patient contact is required. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills as well as proficiency in computer-based scheduling systems, with GE Groupcast experience desired.

 

Medical Office Assistant - Saco
Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

The friendly, enthusiastic professional we seek will handle a variety of responsibilities including: computerized scheduling of patient appointments and diagnostic tests, checking patients in and out of the practice, chart preparation, answering telephones, and other clerical functions. The successful candidate must be organized, detail-oriented and possess the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent customer service skills are required with medical office experience preferred.

 

PT Receptionist - Windham
Per Diem Monday - Thursday, 3:00-6:00 PM

Do you enjoy being the first point of contact with patients? Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment?

If so, we seek an enthusiastic self-starter to schedule appointments, check patients in and out of the physical therapy center, collect payment for services, perform insurance verifications, and help efficiently maintain patient satisfaction to work on an as needed basis. Prior secretarial/reception experience in a physical therapy and/or medical office setting preferred.

 

Registered Nurse - OR
Per Diem Position

Are you a Registered Nurse, seeking a per diem, day shift position with no weekends, holidays or call? If so, we have an opportunity available for an enthusiastic professional devoted to the highest quality of patient care to join our Surgical Center on an as needed basis.

Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical setting, the desire to cross train and flexibility in work hours is required. Current ACLS training is preferred.

 

Employment Application Form
You may apply for an employment opportunity at OA by submitting an application form online, or downloading the printable version and mailing or faxing it our office. In each case, please reference the position you are interested in.

Email: hr@orthoassociates.com
Fax: (207) 828-2193

Mail:
Human Resources
OA Centers for Orthopaedics
33 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102

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Employee Benefits

OA Centers for Orthopaedics is committed to providing high quality benefits to our employees. This overview is intended as a brief summary of the benefits offered to employees at OA and should not be construed as a guarantee of employment or benefits. Benefits may change from time to time at the discretion of the company.

Insurance Benefits: Full-time (32 – 40 hours/week) and Part-time (27-31 hours/week) employees are eligible for the following benefit programs first of the month following 30 days of employment (*Employee contribution required, depending on option chosen):

Health Insurance*	Aetna - Choice of three plans: HMO, PPO, or CDHP (High Deductible plan with Health Savings Account)
Dental Insurance*	Guardianl - 100% Preventive, 80% Basic Restorative, 50% Major Restorative/Orthodontics
Flexible Spending Accounts*	Combined Services – Pre-tax Medical & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance	UNUM - 1 X Annual Salary up to $50,000
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance*	UNUM – Supplemental coverage available for employees, spouses and dependents
Short Term Disability*	UNUM – Income replacement benefit pays 60% of basic weekly pay for up to 13 weeks of disability
Long Term Disability	UNUM – After 90 days of employment; pays 66 2/3 % of monthly income after 90 days of disability

Paid Time Off Benefits: Available after 90 days of employment to employees whose regular work schedule is 20 – 40 hours/week and is pro-rated based on his/her work week schedule:

Vacation Time	2 weeks/year; 3 weeks/year after 3 years of service; 4 weeks/year after 5 years; 5 weeks/year after 20 years
Sick Time	2 weeks per year. Unused time can be:   1. Carried over from year to year to a maximum of 10 weeks   2. Converted to half and received as wellpay   3. Converted to half and received as vacation time for upcoming year
Personal Time	2 days per year – depending on the holiday schedule

Other employee benefits:

401(k) Plan	Eligible to enroll Jan 1st or July 1st following 1 year of employment - OA matches 25% of 1st 5% you contribute to the 401(k) Plan; Annually employees receive a discretionary Profit Sharing Plan contribution
Holiday Time	9 days per year with no waiting period – may change depending on calendar year
Holiday Gifts & Events	Holiday Trees, Turkeys/Ham/Fruit, Holiday party, Employee Appreciation Activities
Voluntary Personal Insurance	Auto, home, recreational vehicle insurance available at a group discount through payroll deduction
Fitness Center	On-site facility available to employees and their immediate family members at no charge