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Cottage Hospital
New Hampshire

Physician - General Surgery - Per Diem

SurgeryIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Cottage Hospital, located in the scenic White Mountains region of New Hampshire, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon to join our dedicated and collaborative team. This is a unique opportunity offering a 1 week on / 1 week off schedule—providing more than half the year off while maintaining a fulfilling and well-rounded surgical practice.

You will practice in a shared solo model alongside one other General Surgeon, offering both independence and partnership. During your on week, you’ll manage a balanced mix of clinic, OR block time, and call responsibilities.

The hospital provides a highly supportive environment, including a strong anesthesia team and collaborative Emergency Department physicians. Trauma demands are minimal, and most call-back occurs during daytime hours, allowing for a sustainable and manageable workflow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive general surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Perform a variety of procedures, including endoscopy
  • Manage ICU patients as needed
  • Participate in a shared 1:1 call rotation (1 week on / 1 week off)
  • Collaborate closely with anesthesia, ED providers, and hospital staff

This role is ideal for a surgeon seeking clinical autonomy, a strong support system, and an exceptional lifestyle balance in a close-knit hospital setting.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery. The role requires the ability to work in a collaborative environment with anesthesia and emergency department teams.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ICU Patient ManagementSurgical ProceduresTrauma CarePatient CareInpatient CareOutpatient CareCollaboration

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 98% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 990 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Cottage Hospital

Benefits & Perks

Exceptional lifestyle balance
Supportive environment
Strong anesthesia team
Collaborative ED physicians