Seeking an Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon in Maine

Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital is seeking a full-time, experienced, BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon to join our well-established practice in Presque Isle, Maine. In this hospital-employed position, the ideal candidate will provide general orthopedic services that must include knees and total hip care.

Position Highlights:

• Partner with three orthopedic surgeons, three advanced practitioners, and a full team of ancillary support personnel
• Multi-specialty collaboration with our on-site physiatry, interventional pain, and medical & surgical podiatry clinics
• Collegial team support includes skilled anesthesiologists, top radiology services, well-trained surgical technologists, 24/7 hospitalists, and strong front office support staff
• Practice has in-office radiology, and is located on our hospital campus allowing for convenient access to our ancillary services and rounding needs
• Flexibility to develop subspecialty interests; leadership and teaching opportunities

Compensation Information:

• $535,000 - $635,000 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity/incentives. 
• 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 Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital?

• Robust benefits package includes sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and an employer-matched retirement program
• Substantial student loan reimbursement – 20k/year with no maximum
• Generous paid time off allotment of 41 days annually
• Annual CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance on claims-made basis with tail coverage provided
• J-1 Waiver sponsorship is available, with a pathway to permanent residency (Green Card) supported by experienced immigration counsel

At Northern Light Health, we’re building a better approach to healthcare because we believe people deserve access to care that works for them. As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, we’re raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Our more than 10,000 team members—in our hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, long-term and home healthcare, and ground and air medical transport and emergency care—are committed to making healthcare work for our patients, communities, and employees.

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is an 89-bed acute care hospital located near the Canadian border in Presque Isle, Maine. Presque Isle is the largest city and economic hub of Aroostook County.  When you're not enjoying year-round outdoor activities, you will be working with supportive colleagues in a modern facility that is well-integrated into a cutting-edge health care system. Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state.

Aroostook County, near the Canadian border, is the northernmost county in Maine, and Presque Isle is the commercial hub. Aroostook meaning “Beautiful River” is rural, with traditions that are honest and hard-working, and a local economy that relies on agriculture, forestry, outdoor recreation, and education. The University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, and Maine School of Math and Science are located in the area. The Nordic Heritage Center is one of the top World Cup biathlon courses in the United States and is open for free public use year-round. Lakes, rivers, and woodlands are legendary and well-known to hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationalists. The local airport provides year-round easy access and daily commercial airline service to Newark, New Jersey.