Surgery - General Physician

Howard-Sloan Search, Inc.; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Hampshire is seeking a full-time General Surgeon to join their team. The role involves providing comprehensive surgical services, including minor procedures and patient education. The ideal candidate will have board certification and experience in a rural setting, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Board certified General Surgeon with experience in rural community surgery.
• Ability to perform both open and laparoscopic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide office-based general surgery services to patients of all ages.
• Perform minor procedures and order diagnostic tests.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding their care.

Skills

Surgical Skills

Patient Communication

Diagnostic Skills

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Job description

Seeking a full-time (4.0 or 4.5 days/week) board certified General Surgeon to join a part-time general surgeon and per diem team for Androscoggin Valley Hospital - part of North Country Healthcare (system of 3 Critical Access Hospitals).

Offers the broad scope of practice of a typical rural, community surgeon. Provides office-based general surgery services to new and established patients of all ages, including initial consultation for common general surgery concerns, performance of minor procedures, education and counseling of patients and families, ordering diagnostic tests, referral to related other specialties within and at tertiary care centers, and communication with PCP s. Clinical support is provided by a medical assistant.

Most commonly diagnoses encountered are:

• Hernias (inguinal and umbilical)
• GERD and related symptoms
• Rectal bleeding
• Gallbladder disease
• Colon polyps or screening for colon cancer
• Hemorrhoids
• Sebaceous cyst
• Dysphagia
• Breast Conditions
• Diverticulitis
• Skin lesions (including cancers)

Provides operative (open and laparoscopic) and endoscopic procedures