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North Country Healthcare
Berlin, New Hampshire

Orthopedic Surgeon - Generalist

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday (8am-5pm) with flexible scheduling options

Call: Shared call rotation

Location: Androscoggin Valley Hospital – Berlin, NH

Job Summary

North Country Healthcare is seeking a full-time General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our orthopedic team in the beautiful White Mountains of northern New Hampshire. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding practice while caring for a diverse patient population in a close-knit rural community where your expertise will have a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a true general orthopedic surgeon who enjoys the breadth and variety of general orthopedic practice and is comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan, with a strong emphasis on the musculoskeletal needs of an aging population.

The ideal candidate will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions involving bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. This includes performing surgical procedures such as joint replacement (hip, knee, and shoulder), fracture care, and possible common hand procedures including carpal tunnel and trigger finger release, and other general orthopedic surgeries. Experience evaluating and consulting on spine and back pain is preferred.

You'll work alongside experienced primary care providers, rehabilitation specialists, pain management clinicians, and other medical specialists to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance in a welcoming rural community. This position offers a balanced mix of outpatient clinic, surgery, and shared call responsibilities.

Essential Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited Medical College with a Medical Degree
  • Successful completion of a ACGME Orthopedic residency program
  • Ability to obtain a NH medical license
  • BLS from the American Heart Association required

Why Rural New Hampshire?

  • Breathtaking Scenery: Enjoy stunning landscapes and outdoor activities year-round.
  • Community Connection: Become a valued member of a supportive, small-town community.
  • Balanced Lifestyle: Experience a relaxed pace of life with fewer hassles.
  • No sales or state income tax!

What We Offer

  • Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated medical team.
  • Modern Facilities: Access to advanced medical technology.
  • Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development.

About Us

North Country Healthcare is a leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals and delivers integrated patient care through three community critical access hospitals, several rural health clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Member organizations include Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, and North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency in Littleton. NCH is proud to be the largest employer in the North Country.

We offer services in allergy/ENT, addiction & recovery, audiology, cardiac, dermatology, diabetes care/education, emergency medicine, GI, general surgery, hospice & palliative care, imaging, infusion, laboratory & pathology, neurology, OBGYN, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, primary care, pulmonary, respiratory, sleep medicine, speech, physical, & occupational therapy, wound care, and MORE!

Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including joint replacements and fracture care. They will also participate in a shared call rotation and collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical team to provide patient-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree from an accredited college and have successfully completed an ACGME Orthopedic residency program. Additionally, the ability to obtain a New Hampshire medical license and current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgeryPatient diagnosisMusculoskeletal careSpine evaluationClinical consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Surgeon - Generalist at North Country Healthcare a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 373 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 31 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 71% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgeryranked against 373 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $655k (middle half $538k–$735k)116 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in New Hampshire180 active22,773 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 71% no call · 58% no weekends31 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Hampshire Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment180 active listings, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand#16 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 days · 20% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings355 in the last 30 days237 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (373 Orthopedic Surgery listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 7 employers
4
<$390k
4
$390k-530k
2
$530k-670k
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$670k-810k
1
$832k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 7 employers
CME allowance
86%
401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$200-$400/hr
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$700k-$800k
#3

Orthopedic Surgeon | $50K Sign-On & Loan Repayment | Lakewood, NY

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 90% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 373 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About North Country Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Whitefield , New Hampshire
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible scheduling options
No sales or state income tax in New Hampshire
Professional development opportunities
Modern facilities

Living in Berlin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$191k
Typical market rent
$1,323/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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