General Surgeon Opportunity in Northern Maine

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is seeking a full-time BE/BC General Surgeon for a hospital-employed inpatient/outpatient practice consisting of three General Surgeons in Presque Isle, Maine.  This position is open to new graduates and experienced physicians.    

Opportunity Highlights:

• Bread and butter general surgery - no trauma or robotics
• High percentage of full endoscopy services
• M-F schedule includes a day of OR, a day of GI, and three office days
• New office suite - access the OR, ER, and hospital inpatient units without leaving the building
• Nurse Practitioner support
• Multi-specialty collaboration
• 24/7 Hospitalist service

General Surgeons at AR Gould Hospital enjoy:

• Competitive compensation plus productivity incentives
• Robust benefits and PTO plan
• Substantial sign on and relocation bonuses
• Leadership and teaching opportunities
• Education loan reimbursement - $20k per year with no maximum

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 AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle, Maine is the county seat of Aroostook County, which is known for its beautiful lakes, rivers, and forests. When you’re not enjoying year round outdoor activities, you will be working with supportive colleagues in a modern facility that is well-integrated into a cutting-edge health care system. Northern Light AR Gould Hospital 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.

Aroostook County, near the Canadian border, is the northernmost county in Maine, and Presque Isle is the commercial hub. Aroostook meaning “Beautiful River” is rural, with traditions that are honest and hard-working, and a local economy that relies on agriculture, forestry, outdoor recreation, and education. The University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, and Maine School of Math and Science are located in the area. The Nordic Heritage Center is one of the top World Cup biathlon courses in the United States and is open for free public use year-round. Lakes, rivers, and woodlands are legendary and well-known to hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationalists. The local airport provides year-round easy access and daily commercial airline service to Newark, New Jersey.