Elite Spine Surgeon — Up to $25k Sign-On Bonus

Central Maine Medical Center Inc; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 760,000 - 825,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $25,000

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Malpractice tail coverage

Employer retirement plan

Paid time off and CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Spine Surgeon to join its team in Lewiston, Maine. The surgeon will evaluate, diagnose, and surgically treat spine disorders, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $25,000 and a full benefits package, with opportunities for professional growth within Maine’s second-largest metropolitan area. A commitment to high-quality patient care and medical education is expected.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree.
• Completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery or neurosurgery residency.
• Fellowship training in spine surgery preferred or required, depending on the position.
• Board certification or board eligibility in the applicable specialty.
• Current medical license in the state of practice.
• Eligible for hospital/surgical privileges.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and surgical skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with spinal disorders, injuries, deformities, and degenerative conditions.
• Perform spinal surgical procedures, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar surgeries as appropriate.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient history, imaging, examination, and clinical findings.
• Provide non-operative treatment recommendations when surgery is not indicated.
• Review and interpret diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI studies.
• Explain diagnoses, treatment options, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes to patients and families.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care and monitor patient recovery.
• Collaborate with neurologists, pain specialists, physical therapists, primary-care physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Participate in hospital or surgical-center activities, quality-improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education.
• Follow applicable clinical, regulatory, patient-safety, and infection-control standards.

Skills

Board certification/eligibility

Strong clinical judgment

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO degree

Orthopedic surgery or neurosurgery residency

Spine fellowship (preferred/required)

Medical license in state

Board certification/eligibility

Job description

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Spine Surgeon to join its team in Lewiston, Maine. The surgeon will evaluate, diagnose, and surgically treat spine disorders, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $25,000 and a full benefits package, with opportunities for professional growth within Maine’s second-largest metropolitan area. A commitment to high-quality patient care and medical education is expected.