Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon | Teaching and Research Opportunities

Quick Facts

• Candidate type: MD, DO
• Visa sponsorship: J-1 or H-1B accepted
• Salary: $503,990 per year
• Loan repayment available
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses
• Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization

Description

Seeking an additional BC/BE pediatric orthopedic surgeon to provide exceptional, patient-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary pediatric team.

The Opportunity

• Join 2 full-time providers practicing general pediatric orthopedics.
• Treat conditions including slipped capital femoral epiphysis, pediatric fractures, benign bone tumors, lower-extremity deformities, clubfeet, early-onset scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, adolescent scoliosis, hip dysplasia, and congenital deformities.
• Receive support from 2 full-time orthopedic technicians, 2 dedicated medical assistants, and 2 pediatric schedulers.
• Typical schedule: 2–3 clinic days and availability for 2 OR days per week.
• Pediatric orthopedic call only.
• Use intraoperative 3D navigation adjuncts, including Ziehm and Arcadis, alongside an established surgical spinal deformity program.

Compensation Information

• $503,990 annual base salary, with the opportunity to earn additional productivity-based compensation.
• Additional compensation may include call pay and leadership stipends.

Clinical Support

The medical center serves as a regional pediatric specialty center and maintains relationships with regional hospitals and providers as part of its tertiary pediatric-care mission. Pediatric subspecialty 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; orthopedic support includes sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and orthopedic oncology.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package, including paid time off and CME allowance
• Student loan reimbursement programs
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance
• Teaching and research opportunities, if desired

Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to pediatric patient care
• Desire to join a multidisciplinary pediatric care team

About the Medical Center

A 411-bed regional tertiary-care and ACS-verified Level II trauma center serving a patient population of 500,000 across the northern two-thirds of the state. The hospital is a base for a critical-care air transportation service that flies nearly 900 missions annually.

About the Community

Bangor is a small city with access to Maine’s coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England’s best, and the University of Maine flagship campus is located in nearby Orono. Bangor is a regional hub for medicine, arts, and commerce, with airport service to major destinations.