Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity at Tertiary Care and ACS-Verified Level II Trauma Center in Maine

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center seeks a BC/BE pediatric orthopedic surgeon to join our hospital-employed pediatric orthopedic practice. Our current pediatric practice, with a longstanding history in Maine, currently includes 2 full-time providers that practice general pediatric orthopedics in addition to our support staff which includes 3 full-time ortho techs, 2 dedicated medical assistants and 2 pediatric schedulers.

We take great pride in the care of our patients with a multitude of conditions including slipped capital femoral epiphysis, pediatric fracture care, benign bone tumors, lower extremity deformity, clubfeet, early-onset scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, adolescent scoliosis, hip dysplasia, congenital deformity and more. Our practice is 1 of 2 facilities in the state that provides advanced subspecialty specific pediatric care north of Boston.

A typical schedule includes 2-3 clinic days with availability for 2 OR days per week. You are only responsible for pediatric orthopedic call. We have intraoperative 3D navigation adjuncts such as Ziehm and Arcadis, in addition to our established surgical spinal deformity program.

Pediatric sub-specialty support includes surgery, pediatric anesthesiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, neurology, cardiology, infectious disease, endocrinology, genetics, ophthalmology, developmental pediatrics and child life services. Pediatric hospitalist and intensivist services are available 24/7. Additional support staff within orthopedics includes sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and orthopedic oncology.

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate approach to pediatric patient care
• Desire to become part of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team

We are a 411-bed, regional tertiary care and ACS-verified Level II trauma center serving a patient population of 500,000 living in the northern two-thirds of Maine. We are a base hospital for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transport service flying nearly 900 missions a year. In 2017, we opened a new $300 million tower which includes new lobby and dining facilities, state-of-the-art NICU, consolidated cardiac services, new surgical suites and PACU.

We are part of the not-for-profit Northern Light Health, a progressive and growing regional healthcare organization ranked in the top 100 integrated health systems by IMS.  In addition, we are an integral part of the Northern Light Health Orthopedic Service Line, bringing together orthopedics across 7 other Northern Light hospitals.

Physicians at Northern Light Health enjoy:

• A robust compensation and benefits package including Paid Time Off and CME allowance
• Student Loan Reimbursement programs
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses
• Flexible schedules and exceptional work/life balance
• Teaching and research opportunities, if desired

At Northern Light Health, we’re building a better approach to healthcare because we believe people deserve access to care that works for them. As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, we’re raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Our more than 12,000 team members—in our hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, long-term and home healthcare, and ground and air medical transport and emergency care—are committed to making healthcare work for our patients, communities, and employees.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is committed to making healthcare work for the people of Maine. It is a 411- bed, regional tertiary care and ACS verified level II trauma center serving a patient population of 500,000 living in the northern two-thirds of the state’s geography. The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine’s spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.