Orthopedics - Ankle and Foot Physician

Orthopedic Surgeon

St. Mary's Health System, located in the heart of beautiful Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle surgery to join our established, collaborative team of experienced, fellowship-trained surgeons.

Job Description

• Inherit an established practice: No need to spend months ramping up your practice, as the departure of a full-time Foot and Ankle surgeon leaves the door wide open to start strong.
• Full-time, hospital-employed role in an established, well-respected practice.
• New graduates welcome to gain experience alongside seasoned surgeons.
• Balanced schedule: Mix of OR and clinic days.
• Collaborative environment: Work with a strong support team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), a robust hospitalist program, a Physiatry team, and an exceptional Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy staff.
• High referral volume: Benefit from a strong referral network supported by primary care providers.
• EPIC EMR system used across the system for efficient communication and documentation.
• Mission-based culture: Be part of a team that values collegiality, innovation, and high-quality, compassionate care.

About the Orthopedics Program

St. Mary's Orthopedics program offers comprehensive care, including state-of-the-art joint replacements (total knee, hip, and shoulder), complex fracture surgery, orthopedic spine, sports medicine, and foot & ankle care. Serving Central and Southern Maine with surgeries performed at St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston. There is an established history of our center being the go-to Foot & Ankle practice in the area, with a strong community perception and referral basis.

Offer Details

• Competitive base salary with a sign-on bonus.
• Annual $20,000 medical education loan reimbursement program and $10,000 relocation assistance.
• $4K annual CME allowance plus generous paid time off (granted annually).
• Comprehensive benefits:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Long and short-term disability
  • Malpractice & paid tail coverage
  • 403(b) with company match and 457(b) with company contribution

Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Completion of an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship.

About St. Mary's Health System

Join a respected mission-based health system that has served Maine for over 130 years. St. Mary's includes:

• St. Mary's Regional Medical Center - a 233-bed acute care hospital.
• St. Mary's Physician Network - delivering primary and specialty care.
• St. Mary's d Youville Pavilion - for long-term care.
• St. Mary's Auburn Campus - housing orthopedic, rehab, sleep disorder, plus urgent care.

Location

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, is centrally located, just 35 miles from Portland. Known as "Vacationland," Maine offers a remarkable quality of life, boasting:

• Four-season outdoor recreation: hiking, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and more.
• Quality educational systems, affordable housing, and family-friendly communities.
• Recognition as the state for public safety by U.S. News & Reports.

Be part of our team at St. Mary's Health System, where professional fulfillment and an exceptional quality of life go hand in hand!