Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / Maine / Permanent / Bar Harbor, Maine ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON invited to practice on the scenic coast - Mount Desert Island/Acadia National Park Job

BAR HARBOR, Maine: We invite a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon to join an exceptional 25-bed hospital in this unique coastal setting. This Critical Access Hospital is top rated, and a Maine Best Place to Work. Become part of an excellent medical staff providing superior care to area residents and vacationers who come to this popular locale in all seasons.We offer an interesting, broad-scope general orthopedic practice that you will assume from a senior surgeon who is preparing to retire. Surgeons with subspecialty interests will be supported. Though this is a solo practice, the current surgeon will remain local and plans to help with call coverage. Additional coverage will be arranged through nearby surgeons or via locums to ensure a high quality of life.This established practice has an excellent team of clinical and administrative personnel providing expert support in providing the highest standard of orthopedic care for adult and pediatric patients. The hospital maintains three ORs that support laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery and more. The hospitals employed primary care practitioners provide a steady stream of referrals.This is a full time position, and your schedule may be flexible. Enjoy the convenience of outpatient facilities right on the hospital campus. This is an excellent role in a low-turnover organization where you will have a measurable impact with patients - and enjoy an amazing lifestyle in a beautiful, highly desirable community.You will earn a highly competitive compensation package with an excellent base salary, a sign-on bonus, paid relocation assistance, paid liability insurance with tail coverage, medical, dental, disability and life insurance, plenty of paid time off for sick leave and vacations, paid holidays, paid leave for your CME with a generous expense budget, participation in a retirement program and more. Assistance with medical school debt is also available. Come to the coast of Maine. Maine is the State for Best Quality of Life, and the Safest State in the US. Bar Harbor is the biggest town on bridge-connected Mount Desert Island over 100 square miles site of spectacular Acadia National Park. With 50,000 acres of magnificent mountains and lakes, picturesque coastlines and welcoming campgrounds, Acadia offers over 500 miles of bicycle paths and hiking trails for every level of adventurer. Acadia draws millions of visitors annually for the scenic coastal landscapes, the peaceful ponds and lakes, the diverse trails, and the unique experience.Renowned as a tourist destination and a popular cruise ship stop, Bar Harbor has an impressive number of seafood and ethnic restaurants, ice cream and fudge shops, and unique boutiques plus whale-watching cruises, a Native American museum, and The Jackson Laboratory (a respected genetics research complex). Your recreational choices are unbeatable here. With camping, hiking and climbing, biking and golf, fishing and all manner of boating, the warmer seasons offer countless options. In the winter, enjoy cross country skiing, ice fishing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.Bar Harbor is a terrific community for families. The local schools are top-rated, with excellent student/teacher ratios. Homes are available on or off the island.Bar Harbor is 75 minutes from Bangor, Maine's third largest city. Home to over 100K people, Bangor offers a convenient international airport, shopping malls, dozens of eateries, a symphony orchestra, a casino/hotel, a terrific childrens museum, riverfront festivals and concerts, and much more.Contact us today to learn more about practicing on Mount Desert Island.Position highlights:Maine: Best Quality of Life, Safest StateFantastic coastal location with amazing recreationRelocation assistance providedSecure employment with a Best Place to WorkHighly competitive salary plus sign on bonusInteresting general orthopedic practiceExperienced, collaborative support team Flexible schedule for great quality of lifePaid liability insurance with tail coverageHealth, dental, disability and life insurancePaid time off for vacations & sick leave plus paid holidaysPaid leave for your CME with a generous budgetParticipation in a retirement programAssistance with your medical education debt One of the prettiest locations in America