General Surgeon | Full-Time or Flexible Shared Practice | Berlin, NH

General Surgeon | Full-Time or Flexible Shared Practice | Berlin, NH

Job Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) or Flexible Shared Practice (2–3 Surgeons)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, with flexible scheduling options

Call: Shared call rotation

Location: Androscoggin Valley Hospital – Berlin, NH

Job Description: 

North Country Healthcare (NCH) is seeking experienced General Surgeons to join our surgical team at Androscoggin Valley Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Berlin, New Hampshire, located in the beautiful White Mountains.

We are open to one full-time surgeon, or a shared practice model, with two to three surgeons rotating coverage, offering flexibility and work-life balance while maintaining essential surgical services for our rural communities.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable independently managing a broad range of general surgical conditions, including hernias, gallbladder disease, gastrointestinal disorders, breast conditions, and skin and soft tissue concerns. Responsibilities include outpatient consultations, inpatient and emergency surgical care, open and laparoscopic procedures, and endoscopy, including colonoscopies and upper endoscopies (EGDs).

Prior general surgery experience and current performance of endoscopic procedures are required, given the independent nature of surgical practice within a Critical Access Hospital.

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled, adaptable surgeon who enjoys a diverse scope of practice, values collaborative care, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit rural community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• General Surgical Care: Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of surgical conditions in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings.
• Surgical Procedures: Perform open and laparoscopic procedures, including hernia repairs, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, breast conditions, skin lesions, and other general surgeries within the hospital's scope of services.
• Endoscopy: Perform screening, diagnostic, and therapeutic colonoscopies and upper endoscopies (EGDs).
• Patient Management: Provide preoperative and postoperative care, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Emergency and On-Call Coverage: Participate in shared call rotation, independently assess urgent surgical needs, and provide emergency surgical care within the hospital's capabilities.
• Collaboration and Care Coordination: Work closely with surgical colleagues, advanced practice providers, primary care, emergency medicine, anesthesia, and other specialists to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Clinical Documentation and Safety: Maintain accurate documentation, follow professional and regulatory standards, and support quality-improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Required Qualifications and Experience: 

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program.
• Board-certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
• Current or eligible for New Hampshire medical licensure and DEA registration.
• Current ACLS and ATLS certifications.
• Prior independent general surgery experience required; 2–5 years preferred.
• Currently performing colonoscopies and upper endoscopies (EGDs) with demonstrated competency.
• Broad surgical experience with open and laparoscopic procedures.
• Comfortable practicing independently, including solo surgical call coverage, within the resources of a rural Critical Access Hospital.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaborative care skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience practicing in a rural or Critical Access Hospital setting.
• Additional surgical skills or clinical interests that complement and expand existing services.

Benefits:

• Vacation, 5 weeks per year
• 5 sick days, up to 6 holidays per year
• CME, 2 weeks per year, up to $4,500 CME funds
• Commencement bonus, Citizenship bonus, and Productivity bonus eligible
• Relocation funds/reimbursement
• Insurances: health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life.
• Retirement plans
• Professional liability coverage with tail

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!