Orthopedic Surgeon - Generalist

North Country Healthcare•Berlin, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

North Country Healthcare is seeking a full-time general orthopedic surgeon to join its orthopedic team at Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, New Hampshire. The surgeon will build a practice serving a diverse patient population in a rural community, caring for patients across the lifespan with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal needs of an aging population. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of orthopedic conditions affecting bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Surgical care may include hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacement; fracture care; common hand procedures such as carpal tunnel and trigger finger release; and other general orthopedic surgeries. Experience evaluating and consulting on spine and back pain is preferred. The position combines outpatient clinic, surgery, and shared call responsibilities. The surgeon will collaborate with primary care providers, rehabilitation specialists, pain management clinicians, and other medical specialists to provide coordinated, patient-centered care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexible scheduling options and a shared call rotation.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited medical college with a medical degree.
Successfully complete an ACGME orthopedic residency program.
Ability to obtain a New Hampshire medical license.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating and consulting on spine and back pain.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions affecting bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.
Perform general orthopedic surgeries, including joint replacements of the hip, knee, and shoulder, fracture care, and other general orthopedic procedures.
Potentially perform common hand procedures, including carpal tunnel and trigger finger release.
Provide outpatient clinic care, surgical care, and participate in a shared call rotation.
Work collaboratively with primary care providers, rehabilitation specialists, pain management clinicians, and other medical specialists to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.