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The surgeon will primarily perform call coverage at Pen Bay Hospital, a 99-bed full-service community hospital, while maintaining weekday OR and outpatient clinic responsibilities at Waldo Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital. The position offers a balanced mix of operating room time, clinic, endoscopy, and acute care surgery, supported by experienced advanced practice providers and a strong referral network.
Located on Maine's spectacular coast, MaineHealth is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon to join our growing regional surgical team serving both Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport and Waldo Hospital in Belfast. This unique position offers the opportunity to practice broad-spectrum general surgery while providing care across two vibrant coastal communities. The surgeon will primarily perform call coverage at Pen Bay Hospital, a 99-bed full-service community hospital, while maintaining weekday OR and outpatient clinic responsibilities at Waldo Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital.
The position offers a balanced mix of operating room time, clinic, endoscopy, and acute care surgery, supported by experienced advanced practice providers and a strong referral network. At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The pay rate for this position is $247.00 to $291.00 per hour. What Makes This Opportunity Unique Established regional surgical program serving Midcoast Maine Diverse case mix with the ability to maintain a broad general surgery practice 4-day work week with a mix of OR, endoscopy, and clinic time Robust primary care referral network Collegial and collaborative surgeon partners Experienced and supportive advanced practice providers Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing regional surgery program Exceptional work-life balance in one of New England's most desirable coastal regions Practice Flexibility We recognize that many surgeons bring unique interests and skills beyond traditional general surgery.
In addition to a broad general surgery practice, we welcome candidates who wish to develop focused clinical interests that complement community needs and expand access to care. Examples may include: Skin and soft tissue surgery Breast disease management Endoscopy Hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction Wound care Acute care surgery Robotic surgery Other areas aligned with the candidate's expertise and community demand Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a patient-centered surgeon who values collaboration, adaptability, and community engagement.
They enjoy practicing in both community hospital and critical access settings, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and are excited to contribute to the continued growth and evolution of a regional surgical service line. The successful candidate will embrace a culture focused on high-quality care, strong interdisciplinary relationships, and improving access to surgical services for coastal Maine residents. About Our Community Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport and Waldo Hospital in Belfast serve the scenic Midcoast region of Maine, known for its rugged coastline, boating, hiking, arts, and vibrant local communities.
Physicians enjoy an exceptional quality of life with easy access to the outdoors, excellent schools, and a welcoming community atmosphere, all while remaining within reach of Portland and Boston. MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group.
With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
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