Orthopedics Physician

Orthopedic Surgery Opening in ME Located in Presque Isle, ME Position Highlights:

• Full-time, hospital-employed Orthopedic Surgery opportunity
• Join 3 Orthopedic Surgeons and 3 Advanced Practice Providers with a full ancillary support team
• General Orthopedics including hip, knee, shoulder, fractures, joint injections, and casting
• Candidates must provide knee and total hip care
• Flexibility to develop subspecialty interests
• Blocked OR time with 4 operating rooms
• Initially 1 dedicated OR day per week with ability to utilize additional open OR time
• Dedicated in-office X-ray with Radiology Technician
• 2 ultrasound machines and mini C-arm available
• On-site Physiatry, Interventional Pain, and medical and surgical Podiatry services
• Strong Anesthesiology, Radiology, Surgical Technologist, and 24/7 Hospitalist support
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Approximately 18 patients per day
• Call schedule of approximately 1:4, occasionally 1:3
• APP provides first call up to 15 days per month
• Average of 1 call weekend per month
• Leadership and teaching opportunities available
• Cerner EMR
• J-1 waiver sponsorship available with support for a pathway to permanent residency
Compensation & Benefits:
• Annual base salary of $535,000-$635,000
• Productivity incentive of up to $40,000 annually
• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• $15,000 relocation assistance
• $20,000 per year in student loan repayment with no maximum
• 328 hours / 41 days of PTO annually
• $4,000 annual professional development/CME allowance
• Employer-matched retirement program
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Qualifications:
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• Must be comfortable providing knee and total hip care
Community:
• Located in Presque Isle in northern Maine near the Canadian border
• Family-friendly community with a lower-than-average cost of living
• Four-season recreation including hiking, skiing, boating, biking, snowmobiling, ATVing, hunting, and fishing
• Access to local universities and colleges
• Local airport offers year-round commercial airline service to and from Boston