St. Albans, Vermont: We seek a skilled GENERAL SURGEON to join a state-of-the-art 70-bed hospital in this desirable New England city 30 minutes north of Burlington. An ideal candidate will have advanced laparoscopic skills as well as comfort managing upper and lower endoscopy.This is a full time hospital-employed position. You will have an interesting practice that includes a wide range of procedures in the office, endoscopy suite and OR. Practice in freshly updated ORs with all new LED operating room lights, plus an ultrasound machine in clinic. Your most common procedures will include skin and breast biopsy and skin lesion excision (in clinic), OPD colonoscopy and EGD, and in the OR, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, partial colectomy, lumpectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, and fistulotomy.Your typical schedule will include 2 days in the clinic, 1 day in surgery, and 1-2 days in endoscopy. Call is shared on a 1:4 basis. We want a specialist who puts patient care at the forefront and seeks opportunities for career growth and development. J1/H1b visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate. MDs and DOs are equally welcome. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer.This award-winning nonprofit medical center (a Top Community Hospital that earns National Patient Satisfaction Awards) provides a collaborative setting between clinicians, nursing and care management as well as specialists, all to give the patient the best possible experience.You will earn a highly competitive salary (estimated $340K) plus benefits including relocation assistance, a cash sign-on bonus and student loan repayment. Also provided: liability insurance with tail coverage, health, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off for vacations and sick leave, more paid time with an excellent budget for your CME, participation in a retirement plan, and more. Details will be shared with qualified candidates.Known as a relaxing vacation destination, Vermont is the Healthiest State in the continental US, and leads the nation with the best public school teacher-to-student ratios and the highest COVID vaccination rates. Vermont is climate stable/a top state for Climate Change. In 2023, Vermont was ranked the Best Place to Live and Work in America and the Safest State in the USA.St. Albans is a picturesque, welcoming community of 14,000 people on the shores of Lake Champlain in northwestern Vermont. 55,000 people live in this county. Residents enjoy a small-town feel with big-city amenities. The historic downtown has been revitalized in recent years, and features fine specialty shops and award-winning restaurants, including breweries, that offer great variety. The Vermont Maple Festival is held here every spring.Lake Champlain provides convenient access to boating and provides hiking and biking with spectacular views, especially during the fall foliage season. The Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail, ideal for running and biking, is a 26-mile path between St. Albans and Richford. St. Albans is one hour from some of New Englands best ski resorts.This town has a rich history that can be seen through its vintage buildings. It has many outdoor spaces perfect for active families. Taylor Park, just blocks from the hospital, is one of Vermonts largest downtown greens where community events are held throughout the year. Another in-town community recreation area offers trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, and features a sledding hill.Nearby Burlington is the largest city in Vermont with over 200,000 people, the University of Vermont, Champlain College, and an international airport. More assets include shopping malls and theaters, and dozens of interesting eateries. Explore Church Street Marketplace, a pedestrian-only avenue featuring over 100 shops, restaurants, and cafes. Burlington was recently listed as a Top Ten Most Desirable Cities in the US to Raise Children.When looking for your home, you have options. You can live in charming St. Albans, or you can easily commute from Burlington or its suburbs. Choose an apartment, condo, townhouse or single-family home in one of many a safe, inviting neighborhoods or in a nearby country setting where acreage is available. The educational system in St. Albans is excellent, with highly rated schools including Bellows Free Academy, one of Vermonts best high schools (per U.S. News & World Report).St. Albans is 1 hour from Montreal, 3 hours from Albany NY, and 4 hours from Boston. Explore a superior quality of life here - and contact us today to learn more.We are offering:Highly desirable location 30 minutes north of BurlingtonVermont: State for Living/Working, Safest StateRelocation assistance provided Secure employment with an award-winning nonprofitInteresting mix of clinic, endoscopy & updated ORsCall shared 1:4MD/DO welcome, J1/H1b visa support may be availableHighly competitive salary ($340K) plus cash sign-on bonusStudent loan repayment availablePaid liability insurance with tail coverageHealth, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurancePlenty of paid time off for vacations/sick leaveMore paid leave plus excellent budget for your CME
