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Employer: Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Location: Portland and Falmouth, Maine (On-site)
Job Type: Employed (Hospital-Based, Clinician-Led Practice)
Job Summary
Northern Light Mercy Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible (BC/BE) Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon to join an established, collaborative, and highly successful orthopedic practice. Serving the beautiful coastal communities of Portland and Falmouth, Maine, this role offers a balanced lifestyle, state-of-the-art surgical technology—including the ROSA robotic system—and the robust security of an integrated healthcare system. Both experienced surgeons and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply.
Practice & Position Description
Step into a flourishing, community-based practice designed to support your clinical autonomy and professional growth. You will work alongside three accomplished orthopedic surgeons in a department renowned for high standards of surgical outcomes and patient-centered care.
Schedule & Practice Highlights
- Balanced Work Week: 2 dedicated days in the Operating Room and 3 days in the clinic, with flexibility to scale your OR time as your practice builds.
- Shared Call: A manageable 1:4 call rotation ensuring strong work-life balance.
- Dedicated PA Support: Benefit from high-level, dedicated Physician Assistant support. PAs are assigned individually to surgeons and act as your first assist in the OR, managing continuity of care.
- Advanced Technology: Access the ROSA robotic system on-site to optimize surgical accuracy and patient outcomes for complex joint reconstructions.
Job Requirements
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
- Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Specialized fellowship training in Total Joint Arthroplasty (preferred but open to strong general surgeons with extensive joint experience).
- Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Maine.
- Strong collaborative skills, a patient-first philosophy, and a commitment to mission-driven, holistic healthcare.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a highly competitive financial package designed to provide long-term security and reward clinical excellence:
- Competitive base salary with annual productivity bonuses.
- Generous sign-on bonus and full relocation assistance.
- Significant student loan reimbursement package.
- 328 hours of annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plus additional Paid Parental Time for growing families.
About Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Founded in 1918 by the Sisters of Mercy, Northern Light Mercy Hospital is a 77-bed, acute care community hospital serving the greater Portland area. As the southernmost anchor of Northern Light Health—a 9-hospital integrated system across Maine—Mercy maintains a deeply rooted, mission-driven tradition of treating the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Providers choose Mercy for its clinical reputation, exceptionally welcoming work culture, and dedicated service to vulnerable populations.
How to Apply
To discuss this opportunity in confidence, request more details, or submit your CV, please contact our provider recruitment team:
- Contact: Emily Jerdonek, Provider Recruiter
Email: providercareers@northernlight.org
Call: (207) 973-5358
Text: Send “Ortho Mercy” to (207) 560-0133 for a quick response. - Or apply online here.