Orthopedic Surgery Physician Associate Opportunity
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About the job
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is seeking a Physician Associate to join our busy, hospital-employed orthopedic surgery team in Bangor, Maine! Join a team with access to expert clinical resources in adult reconstruction, hand surgery, oncology, trauma, foot & ankle, shoulder, elbow, pediatrics, and sports medicine. New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply!
Position highlights
- Perform comprehensive history and physician examinations
- Implement therapeutic intervention
- First assist in the OR
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Monday-Friday schedule with rotating call
Compensation Information
- $120,000-$128,000 annual base salary
- The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
Why Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center?
- Robust benefits package
- Sign-on and relocation bonuses
- Substantial student loan reimbursement – 20k/year with no maximum
- Flexible schedules and generous PTO for work/life balance
About us
- Regional Tertiary Care and ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center: We are a comprehensive, 411-bed medical center serving as the referral center for a patient population of 500,000 in the northern two-thirds of the state’s geography. The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year.
- Vibrant Small City: As one of Maine’s major urban centers, Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, arts, and commerce. Unwind in our historic downtown filled with shopping, bars and restaurants; take in a concert on the picturesque waterfront; or enjoy the vibrant cultural scene with a show at the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
- Adventure Awaits: Outdoor recreational activities are abundant during all four seasons. You’ll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains and many state parks; and it’s only a short commute to miles of beautiful coastline as well as Acadia National Park.
- Family Friendly: Bangor was rated one of the top cleanest metropolitan cities in the US in 2023 by the ALA. Great school systems, safe communities, friendly neighbors and a lower-than-average cost of living are ideal for raising a family.
- Academic Enrichment: Public schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team. The Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is ACGME accredited with osteopathic recognition.
- Well connected: Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major national destinations.
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide healthcare system focused on raising the bar for healthcare delivery and leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers services across its nine member hospitals, including primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
For more information, please contact:
Marlee Cuskelly, Provider Recruiter II
Phone: 207.973.5358
Email: providercareers@northernlight.org
From Northern Light Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Northern Light Health is a health system based in Brewer, Maine, with hospitals, primary care, home care and senior living across Maine.
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