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Cottage Hospital
New Hampshire

Physician - General Surgery

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team as a General Surgeon – Cottage Hospital

Cottage Hospital, located near New Hampshire’s picturesque White Mountains, 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 26 weeks off per year—an exceptional balance of professional fulfillment and personal time.

You’ll practice in a solo model shared with one other General Surgeon, allowing for both autonomy and partnership. During your on week, you’ll manage a blend of clinic responsibilities, OR block time, and call coverage, giving you a well-rounded and engaging practice.

Our environment is highly supportive, with a strong anesthesia team and collaborative Emergency Department physicians. Trauma demands are minimal, and most call-back occurs during daylight hours, contributing to a manageable and sustainable workflow.

What You’ll Do

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

This is an ideal opportunity for a surgeon seeking clinical autonomy, a strong support system, and a lifestyle-friendly schedule—all within a beautiful New England setting.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including performing procedures like endoscopy. Manage ICU patients and participate in a shared call rotation with a collaborative team.

Requirements

Must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible General Surgeon. Requires the ability to work in a solo model shared with one other surgeon and collaborate with anesthesia and emergency department staff.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

General SurgeryICU ManagementTrauma 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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Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 4 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
25%
CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

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

  • Includes call