Physician Bariatrics/ General Surgeon

Central Maine Medical Center•Lewiston, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Medical Group, in partnership with Prime Health Care, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Bariatric Surgeon to join our hospital-based surgical team in Lewiston, Maine. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bariatric and metabolic surgery, including minimally invasive procedures, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. This role offers a dynamic mix of elective and inpatient surgical cases in a state-of-the-art hospital setting. CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities. Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery; fellowship training in Bariatric Surgery preferred.
Active medical license in Maine.
Proven experience in minimally invasive bariatric procedures.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Dedication to patient-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Perform bariatric procedures, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, revisional surgery, and other related surgeries.
Manage preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative patient care.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including dietitians, anesthesiologists, endocrinologists, and nursing staff.
Educate patients and families on surgical options, risks, and long-term care.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, surgical safety protocols, and quality metrics.
Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.