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Surgeon Job at North Country Healthcare - NCH in Berlin, NH
Physician | General Surgery Job | Berlin, NH 03570
General Surgeon Needed – Endoscopy Volume, Autonomy, and Excellent Compensation
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Physician-General Surgery
Employment Type: Full-Time
Telemedicine : No 
Practice Type: Hospital Employee
Immigration Assistance: NegotiableJob Description
General Surgeon with Endoscopy focus
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 4 or 5 days per week
Location: Berlin, NH
Role: Solo-coverage General Surgeon
Salary: Competitive base salary PLUS potential wRVU productivity and good citizenship bonus!
Commencement Bonus! Relocation Assistance! Student Loan Repayment!
Job Description:
Seeking a full-time (4.0 or 4.5 days/week) general surgeon to join AVH, part of North Country Healthcare (system of 3 Critical Access Hospitals). Offers the broad scope of practice of a typical rural, community surgeon. Provides office-based general surgery services to new and established patients of all ages, including initial consultation for common general surgery concerns. Clinical support is provided by a medical assistant and nursing team.
Most common diagnoses encountered are:
- Hernias (inguinal and umbilical)
- GERD and related symptoms
- Rectal bleeding
- Gallbladder disease
- Colon polyps or screening for colon cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Sebaceous cyst
- Dysphagia
- Breast Conditions
- Diverticulitis
- Skin lesions (including cancers)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides operative (open and laparoscopic) and endoscopic procedures
- Performs of minor procedures
- Provides education and counseling of patients and families
- Ordering diagnostic tests
- Referral to other related specialties within and at tertiary care centers, and communication with PCPs.
Best Fit:
- In-depth knowledge of modern surgical and therapeutic treatments, a high level of patience and empathy and exceptional diagnostic & decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, time management, decision-making and communication skills, emotionally resilient and ability to maintain a good working relationship with all levels of personnel, medical staff, administration, and the public.
- Prior experience in a small hospital or CAH desired.
- Must be comfortable with the rural nature of practice/hospital, limited general surgery colleagues, solo coverage on call, and AVH's complement of specialists (surgical and medical) and diagnostic testing capacity.
- Team-oriented, collaborative, and patient-focused. A high level of customer service (patient satisfaction) is expected. Excellent, respectful communication with all members of the care team.
- H1-B and J-1 visa candidates will be considered with excellent communication skills.
Essential Qualifications:
- Prior experience (at least 2-5 years) in broad spectrum of general surgery and endoscopy.
- Experience in a small hospital or CAH desired.
- Graduate from an accredited Medical College with a Medical Degree
- Successful completion of a US residency program in General Surgery
- Board-certified or eligible by NCH Medical Staff Bylaws.
- ATLS and BLS from the American Heart Association are required.
- Provides evidence of prior prescriptive privileges, as well as DEA number and is certified through the American Board of Surgery
Why Rural New Hampshire?
- Breathtaking Scenery: Enjoy stunning landscapes and outdoor activities year-round.
- Community Connection: Become a valued member of a supportive, small-town community.
- Balanced Lifestyle: Experience a relaxed pace of life with fewer hassles.
- No sales or state income tax!
What We Offer:
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated medical team.
- Modern Facilities: Access to advanced medical technology.
- Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development.
About Us:
North Country Healthcare is a leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals and delivers integrated patient care through three community critical access hospitals, several rural health clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Member organizations include Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, and North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency in Littleton. NCH is proud to be the largest employer in the North Country.
We offer services in allergy/ENT, addiction & recovery, audiology, cardiac, dermatology, diabetes care/education, emergency medicine, GI, general surgery, hospice & palliative care, imaging, infusion, laboratory & pathology, neurology, OBGYN, orthopaedics, pain management, podiatry, primary care, pulmonary, respiratory, sleep medicine, speech, physical, & occupational therapy, wound care, and MORE!
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