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Northwest Pennsylvania General Surgeon Opening
Permanent Pennsylvania

General Surgeon Opportunity – Kane

Full-Time | Employed | Solo Practice | PSLF Eligible

Position Overview

A nonprofit health system in Northwest Pennsylvania is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible General Surgeon to join its hospital-based practice in Kane, PA. This role offers true clinical autonomy, a steady referral base, and the opportunity to build a thriving community-focused surgical practice.

  • Permanent, full-time position

  • Solo general surgery practice with full hospital and administrative support

  • Employed model with Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

  • Immigration sponsorship not available

Practice Highlights

  • Independent Role: Enjoy the autonomy of a solo practice while being fully supported by hospital leadership and staff

  • Busy, Rewarding Schedule: Opportunity to grow procedural volume to approximately 80–100 cases per month

  • Bread-and-Butter General Surgery: Case mix includes:

    • Laparoscopic procedures

    • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    • Hernia repairs

    • Endoscopies and colonoscopies

    • Enterectomies and additional general surgery cases

  • No OB responsibilities

  • Streamlined Care Model: All admissions managed directly through the hospital

  • Regional Reach: Referrals from a network of clinics serving Bradford, Johnsonburg, Kane, Mt. Jewett, Ridgway, Sheffield, and Warren

  • Integrated Technology: Epic EMR across the system

  • Hands-On Environment: No robotic program—ideal for surgeons who value traditional operative techniques and continuity of care

Hospital & Setting

  • 14-bed Critical Access Hospital

  • Strong community reputation and consistent referral patterns

  • Supportive OR team and experienced clinical staff

Compensation & Incentives

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and training

  • Sign-on bonus

  • Productivity and quality incentives

  • Educational loan repayment incentive

  • CME days and CME stipend

  • Relocation assistance

  • Employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Benefits Package

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability

  • Group life insurance

  • Paid parental leave

  • 403(b) retirement plan with 50% employer match

  • Employer-paid pension plan (participation in both)

  • Paid time off

  • Tuition assistance for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school

  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency

  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery

  • Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license

  • DEA certification

Why Kane, Pennsylvania?

Located in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest, Kane offers an exceptional lifestyle for surgeons seeking community impact and work–life balance.

  • Scenic beauty with year-round outdoor recreation (hiking, biking, fishing, camping)

  • Safe, family-friendly community with excellent schools

  • Small-town charm with strong community support

  • Easy access to larger cities:

    • ~90 miles to Erie, PA

    • ~100 miles to Buffalo, NY

    • ~128 miles to Pittsburgh, PA

    • ~200 miles to Toronto, Canada


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