Per Diem General Surgery Physician - $1,950 daily rate for weekend on-call coverage

Join a compassionate and collaborative team at Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH), where your expertise in general surgery will make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. We are seeking a Per Diem General Surgery Physician to provide non-restricted, 24-hour weekend call coverage in a supportive environment with a relatively lower call burden and on-call housing provided.

This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality surgical care while enjoying flexibility and the resources of a close-knit community hospital.

Position Overview

The Per Diem General Surgeon will provide 24-hour weekend call coverage, supporting inpatient and emergency surgical needs. Call volume is low, allowing for focused, high-quality care. Housing accommodations are provided during on-call periods for physician convenience and comfort.

Essential Functions

As a key member of our surgical team, you will:

• Provide care in inpatient and emergency settings, including unrestricted on-call responsibilities
• Perform general surgical procedures as clinically appropriate
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Promote patient satisfaction through compassionate and professional care
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure seamless care
• Uphold all hospital policies and procedures, including infection control, safety, and confidentiality standards

Schedule & Call Coverage

• Per Diem Position
• Weekend Call Coverage (24-hour, non-restricted)
• Lower call volume relative to higher-acuity settings
• Housing provided during on-call periods

What We Are Looking For

• Board Certified in General Surgery
• Eligible for or currently holding a New Hampshire medical license
• Current DEA registration
• Experience managing emergency and acute surgical cases
• Commitment to ethical, efficient, and patient-centered care
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Why Join MCH?

• $1,950/day competitive per diem rate
• Flexible scheduling with predictable weekend coverage
• Lower call burden in a community-based setting
• On-call housing provided for convenience
• Supportive, collegial care team
• Opportunity to practice in a well-respected critical access hospital in the scenic Monadnock Region

About Monadnock Community Hospital:

Reach new heights at Monadnock Community Hospital.

Monadnock Community Hospital is a vibrant, patient-focused, critical access hospital nestled in beautiful, historic Peterborough, New Hampshire. For 100 years, we have provided outstanding care to our communities, earning a reputation for excellence that has made us one of New Hampshire’s most successful and beloved small hospitals.

Join a culture of Compassion, Collaboration, Honesty, and Respect!

Our employees are the heart and soul of Monadnock Community Hospital.

In every department and at every level, MCH employees go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional patient experience in an atmosphere that is healthy, friendly, respectful, and personally fulfilling.

About the Monadnock Region:

A great place to live, work, and play.

One of the best things about working at Monadnock Community Hospital is that you get to live in a community that offers an amazing quality of life.

The state of New Hampshire consistently ranks in the Top Ten of all American states for its overall quality of life. Towns are small and friendly here, crime is low, schools are good, and the air and water are clean.

Balance meaningful work with a great life.

Here in the Monadnock Region, you can enjoy a standard of living that is hard to match anywhere. Let’s start with our mountain for which we are named.

Around the 3,165 foot Mount Monadnock with 100-mile views are forests, woods, lakes, and protected rivers providing abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, cross-country skiing – you name it!

And if you’re into the arts, the region also offers a lively arts scene, with galleries, theatres, and concert venues.

• New England community spirit
• Family-friendly
• Arts and culture
• All-season outdoor recreation
• Just 1.5 hours to Boston

Are you ready for a great job in a great place?

Are you ready for a career the supports your aspirations?

Are you ready to work in the best place you've ever lived?

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Our small hospital is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.