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Norwich, New York

General Surgeon - Chenango Memorial Hospital

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$560k-$703k

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Job Description

Position Overview

Chenango Memorial Hospital (CMH), a member of United Health Services (UHS), is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon to join our established surgical practice in beautiful Norwich, New York. This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon who is passionate about rural healthcare and values practicing in a close-knit, collaborative environment where high-quality patient care and strong team relationships are priorities.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit

  • Hospitalists, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
  • Opportunity Highlights
  • Join an established practice with one experienced General Surgeon
  • Shared call schedule, split evenly between two providers
  • Supportive, collaborative practice culture with strong administrative and clinical support
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of a rural community
  • Broad spectrum general surgery practice with the ability to develop special interests
  • Modern facilities and access to an integrated healthcare system through UHS
  • The Ideal Candidate

We Are Seeking a Surgeon Who

  • Is Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
  • Has a genuine interest in practicing rural medicine
  • Enjoys developing lasting relationships with patients and the community
  • Thrives in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Values compassion, quality, and patient-centered care
  • Is committed to delivering exceptional surgical care and helping grow local access to specialty services

About Chenango Memorial Hospital

Located in the heart of Central New York, Chenango Memorial Hospital is a community-focused hospital dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare close to home. As part of United Health Services, CMH combines the advantages of a small-town practice environment with the resources and support of a regional healthcare system.

Why Norwich, NY?

Norwich Offers an Outstanding Quality of Life With

  • Affordable living
  • Excellent schools
  • Outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, boating, and skiing
  • A welcoming, family-friendly community
  • Convenient access to Syracuse, Binghamton, Albany, and the Finger Lakes region

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary range of $559,800 – $702,700
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Generous paid time off and CME allowance
  • Retirement plans
  • Relocation assistance

Physician Wellness and Support Resources

If you are looking for an opportunity to practice meaningful, community-focused surgery in a welcoming and supportive environment, we encourage you to consider joining Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at uhsinc.com.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality surgical care as part of an established practice at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Participate in a shared call schedule and collaborate with the clinical team to support rural healthcare needs.

Requirements

Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery. Candidates should have a genuine interest in practicing rural medicine and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical proceduresTeam collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Surgeon - Chenango Memorial Hospital at United Health Services a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 928 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 84% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$631k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $585k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 928 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Norwich

Median resident rent
$867/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Malpractice Insurance
Generous PTO
CME Allowance
Retirement Plans
Relocation Assistance
Physician Wellness Resources