Surgeon performs surgery to prevent and correct injuries, deformities, diseases or improve patient function, appearance or quality of life. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Being a Surgeon determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. May provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. Additionally, Surgeon may provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to a medical director. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary
General Surgeon
Located on the picturesque Maine coastline, Waldo County General Hospital is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon to join its expanding medical staff. Work within a regional healthcare system with a large primary care referral network to help serve the coastal Maine communities. Join a collaborative team that is well respected within the community. Practice alongside one physician and one Nurse Practitioner caring for the coastal community.
The ideal candidate would be a team player working collaboratively with the surgery team as well as the OR staff. Comfortable with a broad spectrum of surgical coverage including endoscopy work.
Benefits include a sign on bonus, relocation allowance, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.
Waldo County General Hospital: A member of the MaineHealth system, Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) is a 25 bed critical access full-service community hospital located directly on beautiful Penobscot Bay in Belfast, Maine. We offer inpatient and outpatient care to the coastal communities of Maine with Hospitalist Services, diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services, patient and community education, and a full-range of specialty services through the Emergency Department, and the Surgical Services Department. Our medical staff also serves our rural communities as well, with four rural health centers, which increases access to primary care in our area.
For confidential inquires please reach out to Celeste Kichefski, Regional Director of Provider Recruitment Celeste.kichefski@mainehealth.org