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Lancaster, New Hampshire

Locum Orthopedic Surgeon – General Orthopedics

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callNo weekendsContract

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Job Description

Job Opportunity: Locum Orthopedic Surgeon

Position Type

Full-Time, approximately 6-month engagement

Schedule

8-hour shifts, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

Call Requirements

Shared call rotation

Location

Primary site in Lancaster, NH with 1-2 days per month in Colebrook, NH

EMR System

Meditech Expanse

Facility Type

Critical Access Hospital

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Locum Orthopedic Surgeon to provide comprehensive orthopedic care within a supportive rural healthcare framework that boasts a well-established referral network and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach.

The ideal candidate should be adept at managing a wide array of musculoskeletal conditions, specifically those prevalent in an aging demographic.

Clinical Focus

The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in the evaluation and treatment of:

Joint Replacement Surgery

Proficiency in hip, knee, and shoulder replacements is essential.

Hand Conditions

Experience with common conditions such as trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome is preferred but not mandatory.

Spine and Back Pain Management

Comfort in managing and consulting on these conditions is highly desirable.

Workload Overview

The role encompasses a balanced combination of surgical, clinic, and on-call duties:

Operating Room

Scheduled procedures on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Outpatient Clinic

Patient consultations on Tuesday and Friday.

Call Coverage

Approximately 10 days of call per month.

Essential Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited medical school with an MD or DO degree.
  • Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency program.
  • Ability to promptly secure a New Hampshire medical license.
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association is mandatory.

This role presents a valuable opportunity to contribute to a critical healthcare setting while addressing diverse orthopedic needs in the community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive orthopedic care including surgical procedures and outpatient consultations for a rural healthcare community. Manage a balanced workload of operating room duties, clinic visits, and shared on-call rotations.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and have completed an ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency. Requires BLS certification and the ability to obtain a New Hampshire medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hip ReplacementKnee ReplacementShoulder ReplacementHand SurgerySpine ManagementMusculoskeletal CarePatient ConsultationSurgical ProficiencyClinical Evaluation

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 363 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Lancaster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$313k
Median resident rent
$1,036/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.