Orthopedics - Ankle and Foot Physician

Covenant Health, Inc; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system in Maine as an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle surgery. Enjoy a balanced schedule and a collaborative environment with a strong referral network. This full-time role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a community-focused setting.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

$20,000 Medical Education Loan Reimbursement

$10,000 Relocation Assistance

$4K Annual CME Allowance

Generous Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Long and Short-Term Disability

Malpractice & Paid Tail Coverage

403(b) with company match

457(b) with company contribution

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Completion of an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Join an established practice with a high referral volume.
• Work in a collaborative environment with a strong support team.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Foot and Ankle Fellowship

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible

Completion of an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship

Job description

St. Mary’s Health System, located in the heart of beautiful Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle surgery to join our established, collaborative team of experienced, fellowship-trained surgeons.

Opportunity Highlights:

1. Inherit an Established Practice: No need to spend months ramping up your practice, as the departure of a full-time Foot and Ankle surgeon leaves the door wide open to start strong.
2. Full-Time, Hospital-Employed Role: Join an established, well-respected practice.
3. New Graduates Welcome: Gain experience alongside seasoned surgeons.
4. Balanced Schedule: Mix of OR and clinic days.
5. Collaborative Environment: Work with a strong support team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), a robust hospitalist program, a Physiatry team, and an exceptional Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy staff.
6. High Referral Volume: Benefit from a strong referral network supported by primary care providers.
7. EPIC EMR System: Used across the system for efficient communication and documentation.
8. Mission-Based Culture: Be part of a team that values collegiality, innovation, and high-quality, compassionate care.

About the Orthopedics Program:

St. Mary’s Orthopedics program offers comprehensive care, including state-of-the-art joint replacements (total knee, hip, and shoulder), complex fracture surgery, orthopedic spine, sports medicine, and foot & ankle care. Serving Central and Southern Maine with surgeries performed at St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. Our foot & ankle fellowship program, which has been running since XXXX, has established a reputation as the go-to Foot & Ankle practice in the area, with strong community perception and referral basis.

Offer Details:

• Competitive Base Salary with a Sign-On Bonus.
• Annual $20,000 Medical Education Loan Reimbursement Program and $10,000 Relocation Assistance.
• $4K Annual CME Allowance plus Generous Paid Time Off (granted annually).
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Malpractice & Paid Tail Coverage
• 403(b) with company match and 457(b) with company contribution

Requirements:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Completion of an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship.

About St. Mary’s Health System:

Join a respected mission-based health system that has served Maine for over 130 years. St. Mary’s includes:

• St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center - a 233-bed acute care hospital.
• St. Mary’s Physician Network - delivering primary and specialty care.
• St. Mary’s Youville Pavilion - for long-term care.
• St. Mary’s Auburn Campus - housing orthopedic, rehab, sleep disorder, plus urgent care.

Location:

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine’s second-largest metropolitan area, is centrally located, just 35 miles from Portland. Known as "Vacationland," Maine offers a remarkable quality of life, boasting:

• Four-season outdoor recreation: hiking, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and more.
• Quality educational systems, affordable housing, and family-friendly communities.
• Recognition as the state for Public Safety by U.S. News & Reports.

Be part of our team at St. Mary’s Health System, where professional fulfillment and an exceptional quality of life go hand in hand!

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion: We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• Integrity: We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• Collaboration: We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
• Excellence: We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).