Opportunity: General Surgeon - Farmington, Maine
 Opportunity Details
Specialty: Surgery, General
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 Job Description

Franklin Surgery is a Franklin Memorial Hospital owned practice located in Farmington, Maine.  The general surgeon position is a full-time, salaried position with significant opportunity to earn incentive pay. This position will be joining 3 surgeons and have a 1:4 call. New graduates preferred (Endo experience preferred but not required) and our current surgeons are willing to closely mentor a new surgeon.  Candidates must be BE/BC in general surgery.

Franklin Community Health Network is a member of MaineHealth, the premier healthcare system in Maine, and is nationally renowned for its innovative programs in rural healthcare.  Franklin Memorial Hospital, a 70-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility, including an Ambulatory Surgical Unit which includes 3 operating rooms, 2 endo rooms, and 1 minor surgery room. Patient volume currently averages 2,000- 2,250 cases annually. Patient volume draws from a wide geographic region with serves 40,000 residents of west central Maine. The practice is located in the new Medical Arts Center which is conveniently attached to the Hospital.  Our progressive 50-member medical staff offers outstanding collegial relationships, and specialty and primary care referrals are readily available.

Greater Franklin County is tucked in the beautiful western mountain foothills of Maine. One of the most spectacular places in New England, Greater Franklin County is a quaint, four-season region offering numerous opportunities for its residents, including a nationally-acclaimed health care system, pristine lakes, panoramic views and bustling downtowns with a distinct local flavor and the home of the University of Maine at Farmington. Easy access to world-class skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain and the spectacular Rangeley Lakes region and a wonderful place to raise a family and a great school system.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Guaranteed base annual salary with the opportunity to earn productivity bonuses
  • Flexible Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, and 403(b) tax sheltered retirement plan with a company match.
  • Education loan repayment available
  • Support for professional memberships and certification fees.
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Support for professional memberships and certification fees.
  • Paid time off/ Earned time
  • Relocation allowance available.

 Contact Information
Contact: Alison Nathanson, Director, MaineHealth Physician Recruitment Center

Email: nathaa@mainehealth.org
Phone: (207) 661-7383

If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.