Orthopedic Surgeon - Generalist

North Country Healthcare; Lancaster (NH); On-site; USD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Modern facilities

Attractive compensation

Career growth

Job summary

North Country Healthcare is seeking a full-time General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH, with 1–2 days monthly in Colebrook. The role balances outpatient clinic, surgical care, and shared call responsibilities in a welcoming rural community.

The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive orthopedic care across the lifespan, including joint replacement and fracture management, with experience in spine/back pain preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Medical College with a Medical Degree.
• Successful completion of a ACGME Orthopedic residency program.
• Ability to obtain a NH medical license.
• BLS from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions.
• Perform joint replacement surgeries and fracture care.
• Possible hand procedures including carpal tunnel and trigger finger release.
• Collaborate with primary care, rehabilitation, pain management, and other specialists.

Skills

BLS

Education

Medical degree from accredited medical college

ACGME Orthopedic residency

NH medical license eligibility

Job description

Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 8-hr shifts, Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p (lunch 12-1)

Call: Shared call rotation

Location: Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster NH, 1-2 days a month in Colebrook NH

Job Summary

North Country Healthcare is seeking a full-time General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our orthopedic team in the beautiful White Mountains of northern New Hampshire. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding practice while caring for a diverse patient population in a close-knit rural community where your expertise will have a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a true general orthopedic surgeon who enjoys the breadth and variety of general orthopedic practice and is comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan, with a strong emphasis on the musculoskeletal needs of an aging population.

The ideal candidate will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions involving bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. This includes performing surgical procedures such as joint replacement (hip, knee, and shoulder), fracture care, and possible common hand procedures including carpal tunnel and trigger finger release, and other general orthopedic surgeries. Experience evaluating and consulting on spine and back pain is preferred.

You’ll work alongside experienced primary care providers, rehabilitation specialists, pain management clinicians, and other medical specialists to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance in a welcoming rural community. This position offers a balanced mix of outpatient clinic, surgery, and shared call responsibilities.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Medical College with a Medical Degree
• Successful completion of a ACGME Orthopedic residency program
• Ability to obtain a NH medical license
• BLS from the American Heart Association required

Why Rural New Hampshire?

• Breathtaking Scenery: Enjoy stunning landscapes and outdoor activities year-round.
• Community Connection: Become a valued member of a supportive, small-town community.
• Balanced Lifestyle: Experience a relaxed pace of life with fewer hassles.
• No sales or state income tax!

What We Offer

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated medical team.
• Modern Facilities: Access to advanced medical technology.
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development.

About Us

North Country Healthcare is a leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals and delivers integrated patient care through three community critical access hospitals, several rural health clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Member organizations include Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, and North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency in Littleton. NCH is proud to be the largest employer in the North Country.

We offer services in allergy/ENT, addiction & recovery, audiology, cardiac, dermatology, diabetes care/education, emergency medicine, GI, general surgery, hospice & palliative care, imaging, infusion, laboratory & pathology, neurology, OBGYN, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, primary care, pulmonary, respiratory, sleep medicine, speech, physical, & occupational therapy, wound care, and MORE!