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North Country Healthcare
Lancaster, New Hampshire

Orthopedic Surgeon - Generalist

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 8-hr shifts, Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p (lunch 12-1)

Call: Shared call rotation

Location: Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster NH, 1-2 days a month in Colebrook 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, focusing on the musculoskeletal needs of an aging population. Responsibilities include performing joint replacements, fracture care, and general orthopedic surgeries in both clinic and surgical settings.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Medical Degree from an accredited college and have successfully completed an ACGME Orthopedic residency program. A valid NH medical license and BLS certification from the American Heart Association are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Spine EvaluationOrthopedic SurgeryPatient DiagnosisMusculoskeletal CareCarpal Tunnel Release

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Surgeon - Generalist at North Country Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 371 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% 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).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgeryranked against 371 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $575k (middle half $485k–$700k)119 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in New Hampshire161 active22,599 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (371 Orthopedic Surgery listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 371 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call
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About North Country Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Benefits Package
Modern Facilities
Professional Development Opportunities
No Sales or State Income Tax

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.