Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

SOMOS; Bangor, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 454,000 - 554,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Sign-on bonus

CME allowance

Job summary

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, ME seeks a BC/BE pediatric orthopedic surgeon to join our two-provider team. The position includes 2–3 clinic days and 2 OR days per week, with pediatric orthopedic call only and access to intraoperative 3D navigation alongside our spinal deformity program.

Compensation features a base salary of $503,990 with potential additional productivity-based earnings, and a robust benefits package including relocation/sign-on bonuses, CME allowance,

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate approach to pediatric patient care
• Desire to become part of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team

Skills

Orthopedic board

Pediatric ortho fellowship

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary team

Job description

Are you a compassionate Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care and eager to collaborate within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary pediatric team? Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s pediatric orthopedic practice, with a longstanding history in Maine, is seeking an additional BC/BE pediatric orthopedic surgeon to join our team.

The opportunity:

• Join 2 full-time providers practicing general pediatric orthopedics, including a multitude of conditions such as slipped capital femoral epiphysis, pediatric fracture care, benign bone tumors, lower extremity deformity, clubfeet, early-onset scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, adolescent scoliosis, hip dysplasia, congenital deformity and more.
• Support staff includes 2 full-time ortho techs, 2 dedicated medical assistants and 2 pediatric schedulers
• Typical schedule includes 2-3 clinic days with availability for 2 OR days per week.
• Pediatric orthopedic call only
• Intraoperative 3D navigation adjuncts such as Ziehm and Arcadis, in addition to our established surgical spinal deformity program

Compensation Information:

• $503,990 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity.
• 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 Health

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed regional tertiary care center and an ACS-verified Level II trauma center with academic affiliations and serving a population of 500,000 living in the northern two-thirds of Maine. We offer dedicated neonatal and pediatric transport and are a base hospital for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transport service flying nearly 900 missions per year.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center serves as the Regional Pediatric Specialty Center and has forged strong relationships with regional hospitals and providers as part of its tertiary pediatric care mission. Pediatric sub-specialty support includes surgery, pediatric anesthesiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, neurology, cardiology, infectious disease, endocrinology, genetics, ophthalmology, developmental pediatrics and child life services. Pediatric hospitalist and intensivist services are available 24/7. Additional support staff within orthopedics includes sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and orthopedic oncology.

Physicians at Northern Light Health enjoy:

• A robust benefits package including Paid Time Off and CME allowance
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses
• Flexible schedules and exceptional work/life balance
• Teaching and research opportunities, if desired

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate approach to pediatric patient care
• Desire to become part of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team

About Bangor, Maine

Bangor is a vibrant small city within a close commute to miles of beautiful coastline. You’ll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains and many state parks including Acadia National Park. Public schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighbouring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, commerce and the arts. Enjoy our talented Bangor Symphony Orchestra, one of the oldest continuous operating orchestras in the US and our entertaining Penobscot theater group. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.