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General Surgeon / Breast Surgeon

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtySurgery
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedJ-1 or H-1B
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentYes
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedRelocation
Not-for-profit501(c)(3)

Opportunity Details

Overview

Title: General Surgeon / Breast Surgeon

Organization: Prime Healthcare

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston

Employment Type: Full-Time

 

Position Overview

Central Maine Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a General Surgeon with a focus in Breast Surgery to join our expanding surgical services team in Lewiston.

This physician will provide comprehensive general surgical care while helping expand breast surgery services, including the diagnosis and surgical management of benign and malignant breast disease. The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary cancer care environment with oncology, radiology, pathology, and women’s health specialists.

 

Program Development

  • Support the growth of breast health and breast cancer surgical services at the hospital.
  • Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, and imaging to deliver coordinated care.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical program development.

 

Teaching & Collaboration

  • Opportunity to teach and mentor residents and medical students, depending on program needs.
  • Participate in hospital committees and clinical initiatives that enhance patient care.

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Paid CME and professional development support
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Generous paid time off

 

About the Hospital

Central Maine Medical Center is a full-service tertiary care hospital serving the central Maine region. As part of Prime Healthcare, the medical center is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while expanding specialty and surgical services.

 

About the Community

Lewiston offers a welcoming community with excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Maine’s mountains, lakes, and coastline. The region provides an exceptional quality of life with convenient access to larger cities including Portland and Boston.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide general surgery services including elective and urgent procedures.
  • Perform breast surgery procedures such as lumpectomy, mastectomy, and sentinel lymph node biopsy.
  • Evaluate and manage patients with benign and malignant breast disease.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and cancer program initiatives.
  • Provide inpatient and outpatient surgical care.

 

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Maine
  • Experience or fellowship training in breast surgery or surgical oncology preferred but not required
  • Commitment to patient-centered, multidisciplinary cancer care

About Us

At Central Maine Healthcare, We are changing the face of healthcare in Maine by providing exceptional quality and accessible care to our patients; where they are and when they need it. We recognize the need to be where our patients are; closer to their communities and offering high quality care through innovative channels. To meet the unique needs of our patient population, we have implemented tele-health and opened Maine Urgent Care and Ambulatory surgical centers within our communities. Our clinical affiliation with Mass General Hospital in Boston provides our community with the most innovative and current treatments available without having to leave Maine. As we continue to expand our services, one thing remains unchanged… our commitment to providing the best healthcare to the region’s residents. Our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and staff are committed to providing patients with the quality medical care they deserve!

Community

Maine is a land full of beauty offering beautiful beaches, a rocky coastline, lakes and mountains all within driving distance. Maine has lots to offer outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year from camping, hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, etc. Within the state there is a burgeoning food, craft drink and entertainment scene. For families, Maine offers safe communities with access to rural and urban areas; as well as nearby airports, train and bus stations. Boston is just a couple of hours to the south and can be accessed by car, train or bus.

Lewiston Region: Maine’s second largest city, Lewiston and the city of Auburn sit on the banks of the Androscoggin River. Together the cities, L/A as it is referred to locally, form the cultural and business center of Androscoggin County. The cities offer a robust food, drink and arts scene along with world-class educational institutions, such as Bates College. Outdoor opportunities abound with trails, public green spaces and water access to the river and area lakes.

Bridgton Region: Bridgton is a town in Cumberland County, Maine; a resort area in Maine’s Lake Region and home to Bridgton Academy, a private preparatory school. The town is nestled among many of the state’s most scenic lakes and offers a variety of year-round outdoor recreation activities, as well as easy access to some of the area’s most significant historical and cultural sites, as well as the Atlantic coast beaches. Ski enthusiasts, in particular, will love this area for its ski slopes –these unique ski slopes, created by the townspeople in the 1930’s, spell the word “LOVE”.

Rumford Region: A beautiful, rural area, the town is located in west-central Maine’s Oxford County and is surrounded by forests, mountains, rivers, and lakes. This area boasts many recreational opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing; and it’s also home to the largest waterfall east of Niagara. The business district of the town is located on “The Island” located between the Androscoggin River and the canals. The Island features restaurants and retail stores along with the local government offices, Post Office and banking institutions.

Facility & Address

  • Central Maine Healthcare
  • Lewiston ME

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