Physician Bariatrics/ General Surgeon

Overview

Job Title: General Bariatric Surgeon – Central Maine Medical Group (Prime Health Care)

Location: Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview:

Central Maine Medical Group, in partnership with Prime Health Care, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Bariatric Surgeon to join our hospital-based surgical team in Lewiston, Maine. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bariatric and metabolic surgery, including minimally invasive procedures, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. This role offers a dynamic mix of elective and inpatient surgical cases in a state-of-the-art hospital setting.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• CME support and professional development.
• Malpractice coverage provided.
• Access to advanced surgical technology and hospital resources.

Work Schedule:

• Hospital-based role with a combination of elective surgeries and inpatient coverage.
• Flexible scheduling with call responsibilities.

Why Join Central Maine Medical Group with Prime Health Care:

This position provides the opportunity to practice in a high-volume, collaborative environment in Lewiston, Maine, with access to cutting-edge surgical technology. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to achieving excellent patient outcomes while maintaining a balanced professional life.

Responsibilities

• Perform bariatric procedures, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, revisional surgery, and other related surgeries.
• Manage preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative patient care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including dietitians, anesthesiologists, endocrinologists, and nursing staff.
• Educate patients and families on surgical options, risks, and long-term care.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, surgical safety protocols, and quality metrics.
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery; fellowship training in Bariatric Surgery preferred.
• Active medical license in Maine.
• Proven experience in minimally invasive bariatric procedures.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Dedication to patient-centered care and teamwork.

Pay Transparency

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services

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