Orthopedic Surgeon

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center seeks a BC/BE orthopedic hand surgeon to join a highly regarded hospital practice in Bangor, Maine.

Position Highlights:

• We offer a unique balance of exciting and diverse hand, wrist and elbow surgery
• There is a high volume of common and complex hand and wrist pathology
• There is the ability to develop an elbow practice if desired
• Join two hand surgeons as well as two hand trained plastic surgeons and have collaborative support from the orthopedic trauma group
• Enjoy a clinically oriented and efficient practice. The position offers the convenience of a single campus where the patients come to you
• Hand call is evolving but will ultimately be shared by 4-6 hand surgeons with physician associate support. As the upper extremity specialty grows, hand call will likely reduce from 1:4 to 1:6. Primary hand call is highly manageable in this community

Compensation Information:

• $617,601.00 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity.
• The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.

Why Choose Northern Light Plastic and Hand Surgery?

• Student Loan Reimbursement Programs
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses
• 8+ weeks of PTO and flexible schedules to support an exceptional work/life balance
• 1:4-1:6 hand call, compensation for call beyond obligation
• 403B and 457B retirement accounts
• Leadership and teaching opportunities, if desired
• J-1 waiver sponsorship with pathway to Green Card (if desired) and immigration counsel support

About us:

• Regional Tertiary Care and ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center: We are a comprehensive, 411-bed medical center serving as the referral center for a patient population of 500,000 in the northern two-thirds of the state s geography. The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year.
• Vibrant Small City: As one of Maine s major urban centers, Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, arts, and commerce. Unwind in our historic downtown filled with shopping, bars and restaurants; take in a concert on the picturesque waterfront; or enjoy the vibrant cultural scene with a show at the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
• Adventure Awaits: Outdoor recreational activities are abundant during all four seasons. You ll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains and many state parks; and it s only a short commute to miles of beautiful coastline as well as Acadia National Park.
• Family Friendly: Bangor was rated one of the top cleanest metropolitan cities in the US in 2023 by the ALA. Great school systems, safe communities, friendly neighbors and a lower-than-average cost of living are ideal for raising a family.
• Academic Enrichment: Public schools rank among New England s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team. The Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is ACGME accredited with osteopathic recognition.
• Well connected: Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major national destinations.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a member of Northern Light Health , an integrated statewide healthcare system focused on raising the bar for healthcare delivery and leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers services across its nine member hospitals, including primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.