Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / Maine / Permanent / Orthopedic Surgeon invit

Farmington, Maine: We seek a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon to join a busy surgical practice in this popular and growing college town in scenic west-central Maine. You will be employed by a Portland-based team of 13 Surgeons and 6 non-operative Specialists with combined expertise in trauma, reconstructive surgery, joint replacements, sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and hand surgery, and more. Experienced and newly trained Surgeons will be considered equally!In Farmington, you will assume a General Orthopedics role working alongside a seasoned Surgeon who specializes in joint replacement, plus a Sports Medicine physician, an experienced PA, and a podiatrist. This team provides state-of-the-art joint replacements (including total knee and hip replacements) plus carpal tunnel release, joint arthroscopy, fracture reduction, and foot and hand surgery. A comprehensive Physical Rehab and Sports Medicine department supports this program, as does the Portland-based team of Surgeons, PAs, NPs and Administrators who are committed to providing high quality medical/surgical care to patients of all ages throughout Maine.You will enjoy a convenient four day/week schedule and you will have teaching opportunities too, when medical students and residents from Portland and Boston rotate to the hospital.You will practice in a progressive, award-winning 65-bed acute care community hospital that provides a wide range of services for more than 40,000 area residents. This nonprofit, patient-centered organization is part of Maines largest healthcare system. They boast excellent patient satisfaction ratings, and very low turnover. This medical center is nationally renowned for its innovative programs in rural healthcare. Their 40-member medical staff provides excellent colleague interaction and referral relationships!The Orthopedic group is based in a stunning medical arts building designed to remind you of the beautiful outdoors more than a hospital. If the open atrium and fireplace dont impress you, the floor to ceiling windows with forest and garden views surely will! This structure has 3 modern operating suites and is conveniently attached to the medical center on a picturesque campus where the buildings sit nestled into pine trees, surrounded by nature trails and a spectacular garden ideal for picnics or meditation.We are offering:Secure hospital employment with exceptional teamPaid relocation to beautiful MaineConvenient four day/week schedule!Teaching opportunities available!Outstanding facilities, latest equipmentBeautiful park-like campusVery competitive salary PLUS bonus potentialLiability, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance Paid leave plus a generous budget for your CME Plenty of paid vacation time / paid holidays / sick leaveRetirement plan with employer matchingGenerous assistance with your student loan debt! This is your invitation to settle in a safe and friendly community amid unsurpassed natural beauty. Farmington is a popular college town in the scenic mountain foothills of west-central Maine home to a branch of the University of Maine (ranked a Top-20 public Liberal Arts college) famous as a school for teachers. The charming downtown district is classic New England, where 19th Century brick storefronts house appealing shops, home-style eateries, bookstores and more, surrounded by vintage Victorian homes exuding a quaint, welcoming ambiance.Residents in this area enjoy nearly unlimited four-season outdoor recreation activities. Enjoy scenic hiking in places like the pristine Rangeley lakes region and take in the panoramic views! More options include mountain and trail biking, a selection of challenging golf courses, hunting and fishing, and boating of all kinds from kayaking to motorboating and waterskiing and even whitewater rafting! In winter, try the local family-operated ski slopes, or visit Maines premier winter resorts just an hour away including world-class skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain.This area is wonderful for singles or for families, with affordable real estate in Farmington or any of several surrounding towns. Choose among homes in suburban-type neighborhoods, on pristine lakes and streams, along lush mountain ridges, or adjacent to historic agricultural property. The local schools are excellent! You might settle in the popular Belgrade lakes region just thirty minutes from Farmington. Maines capital city, Augusta, is less than an hour away and offers extensive shopping and dining, a multiplex theatre, and a civic center hosting everything from concerts and sporting events. Farmington is less than two hours to Portland and the International Jetport, the hopping clubs in the Old Port district, hundreds of restaurants, all forms of music, art and culture, and several semi-pro sports teams too!Contact us today to learn more about this excellent new opportunity!