Orthopedic Surgery opening details

Board Certified / Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

To meet ever the increasing need for orthopaedic surgery services, Cary Medical Center is recruiting a full time general orthopaedic surgeon.

This is an employed position that provides an opportunity to develop and grow a dynamic Orthopaedic surgical practice. This is a great position for a well rounded general practitioner, but fellowship training in: spine, sports, joint, and foot and ankle will be a good fit. A very generous compensation package will be awarded to the hired physician.

The Cary Medical Center is a highly respected 65-bed community hospital serving over 15,000 people in northeastern Maine as part of a health care system that has been integral to the area since the 1920s. With the addition of a new Sonogram, CAT Scan, the first Diamond Mammogram in Maine, and the first fixed-base MRI in Northern Maine, this modern hospital utilizes the latest technology to care for area patients.

The Cary Medical Center is based in the city of Caribou, Maine, in the heart of Aroostook County. Northern Maine is a wonderful, friendly place to live and work, offering a peaceful lifestyle in safe, family-oriented villages, towns and small cities.

Caribou exemplifies the simplicity of country life with beautiful scenery and stunning landscapes in every season. Local residents and visitors alike enjoy the numerous local waterways made up of hundreds of dazzling lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. The thick forests here are rife with wildlife, glorious wooded trails and camping spots. Rolling hills, open fields and pastures give way to endless fields of potato blossoms, indications of the area’s rich agricultural economy. The region features an abundance of natural, cultural and recreational resources that also fuel a strong tourism industry.

Aroostook County is Maine's largest and northernmost county and it is the largest US county east of the Mississippi. In "The County", you can bike along hundreds of miles of picturesque roads and trails. You'll enjoy being near majestic Mt. Katahdin, Maine's highest mountain, rising nearly a full mile into the sky. Mt. Katahdin is the centerpiece of gorgeous and rustic Baxter State Park, a 200,000 acre outdoor activity paradise.

The warm seasons attract many visitors to northern Maine for kayaking, canoeing and fishing, hiking and backpacking, white-water rafting, camping and hunting. In the wintertime, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are both extremely popular! The Winter Sports Center, in neighboring Presque Isle, has become an international training ground for competitors in the Biathlon (cross country skiing and target shooting) and the 2004 World Cup Biathlon was held in the nearby city of Fort Kent. Visitors to The County enjoy the many festivals and fairs, where residents celebrate their agrarian roots and the Acadian heritage that's still alive today. (Acadians are the original French settlers of the region comprising what is now the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island; many relocated to Louisiana, establishing that area's Cajun culture.)

If you prefer a different type of activity altogether, how about a weekend of shopping? Cross the border and head to Fredericton, capital of the province of New Brunswick, Canada! Fredericton is a busy city offering several shopping malls and plazas, and a huge variety of individual retail stores: Hundreds of places to find everything from household goods and fresh local produce to fashion boutiques and art galleries and much more. In addition to shopping, Fredericton offers 28 designated tourist attractions and a variety of cultural venues to entertain you, all just 2-½ hours from Caribou.

Want to try shopping a little closer to home? Skip over the border to Grand Falls, New Brunswick, less than an hour from Caribou. In recent years, the area has grown new shopping opportunities. You will find a variety of restaurants and stores offering everything from hardware and appliances to convenience shops and personal services. Grand Falls also has a charming local museum, and their own local golf course.

Although northern Maine is the corner of the country, you will still be connected to the rest of the world! The nearby city of Presque Isle (20 minutes south of Caribou) has a convenient commercial airport offering direct service to Boston and other locations daily. If you can't find the flight you need out of Presque Isle, The Bangor International Airport also offers direct flights to many destinations and airline hubs daily. Yes, you can get there from here!

When it comes to selecting your home, you can choose from a range of personal lifestyle and residential options. You might enjoy living in a historic 19th century home in town, or possibly purchasing some acreage and designing the custom log home of your dreams! Real estate prices in northern Maine are very affordable, and land is readily available in most directions.

As you consider moving to Northern Maine, you will want to know that here your children will receive the best education possible. The schools in Caribou are excellent, and considered one of the lead districts when it comes to developing innovative education programs and progressive teaching methods. The community offers two public elementary schools, a middle school, and a choice between Caribou Public High School, where over 80% of the graduates pursue post-secondary education, or Caribou Technology Center, where students will develop job skills in a variety of fields. There are also a number of adult education opportunities, with both day and evening courses offering a range of interesting and vocational subjects.

If your high school student needs more of a challenge you may want to send them to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) located just 20 minutes away in Limestone. MSSM is a public residential magnet school committed to the pursuit of academic excellence. This school provides an extensive and challenging curriculum in mathematics, science, technology, and the arts and humanities. While MSSM students come from diverse backgrounds, one common purpose prevails-the enthusiasm learning. The challenging curriculum and stimulating environment create an ongoing learning experience with students working, studying, and socializing with classmates who share similar interests and goals.

There are two colleges in nearby Presque Isle: The Northern Maine Community College (NMCC), and The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI). NMCC has 2,000 students has an annual attendance of 2,000 students studying in a wide range of associate degree programs. UMPI is the size of a liberal arts college with the career offerings of a large university with roughly 1,600 annual students. And, if you love the outdoors and the comfort and safety of small town life, you'll feel right at home. UMPI also has a new state of the art athletic facility that is open for use to community members.

Peaceful, friendly and safe, with a true sense of "community," northern Maine is a terrific place to raise a family. With close proximity to New Brunswick and Quebec, Canada (Caribou is just 10 minutes from the Canadian border) you can take advantage of the nearby offerings of another entire country! Golfers will be excited to learn that Caribou has 10 golf courses to choose from, all within an hour of the city's center. You will find many fun-filled ways to spend your free time. This nature lover's paradise offers enough recreational distractions to keep even the most avid nature lovers and active sportspeople happy. If you prefer something a bit more tame, try antiquing, bird watching or nature photography. There is truly something for everyone in northern Maine!

Contact: Jane Ham

Email: jham@themha.org