General & Trauma Surgeon

At Merrimack Health , we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $380,000 to $420,000 annually, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Merrimack Health is the newly unified regional health system formed through the 2024 integration of Lawrence General Hospital with the Holy Family Hospitals (Methuen and Haverhill campuses). As of October 1, 2024, these three campuses operate together as one coordinated, mission-driven system: Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, Merrimack Health Haverhill Hospital and Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital.

Serving 13 cities and towns throughout the Merrimack Valley, the system delivers a full spectrum of high-quality care—from primary care to advanced specialty services in surgery, OB/GYN, cardiology, urology, and more. Merrimack Health is deeply committed to health equity, community engagement, and culturally competent care, with a focus on reducing health disparities across its diverse population.

Position Overview:

Merrimack Health is seeking a skilled General & Trauma Surgeon to join our expanding surgical team. This role blends general surgery with acute care/trauma surgery in a busy community-based Level III Trauma Center. The surgeon will practice primarily at Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, with opportunities to collaborate across the multi-campus system. This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon who values teamwork, community impact, and high-quality patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide acute care and trauma surgery coverage for the Level III Trauma Center at Lawrence Hospital.
• Participate in a 1:5 call rotation with a collaborative group of general/trauma surgeons.
• Perform general surgery cases in the operating room about 1.5 days per week.
• Maintain outpatient surgical clinics 1.5–2 days per week, averaging about 20 patients per clinic day.
• Allocate 4 hours per week for administrative duties.
• Work closely within a multispecialty health system, collaborating with primary care, OB/GYN, cardiology, urology, and other clinical services.
• Document all patients care in Meditech Expanse, the system-wide electronic medical record.
• Contribute to quality initiatives, performance improvement, and the system’s mission of equity-focused, community-centered care.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• ATLS certification required.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated commitment to community-based, equitable, culturally competent care.

Preferred:

• Fellowship training or significant experience in Trauma and/or Acute Care Surgery strongly preferred, though not required.

Schedule:

• Clinic: 1.5–2 days/week
• Operating Room: ~1.5 days/week
• Call: 1 in 5
• Administrative Time: 4 hours/week

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive structure.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, retirement, CME allowance, malpractice coverage with tail, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth within an integrated health system.

About Merrimack Health

• Merrimack Health is the region’s first health care system serving the Merrimack Valley, prioritizing care and services based on the needs of its patients. Serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, Merrimack Health includes hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen, as well as a network of community-based physician practices. A recognized leader in heart care and stroke treatment, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical care, trauma and emergency services, behavioral health, and outpatient programs, Merrimack Health delivers trusted, compassionate care close to home.

Why Join Merrimack Health?

• Play a key leadership role in a new hospital system committed to serving a diverse community. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development. Benefit from the support of a dynamic leadership team focused on emergency medicine excellence. Contribute to a culture that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.

Location(s)

• Andover and Lawrence, Massachusetts

Join Us!

To apply: please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Location: Merrimack Health · CMA- Andover Surgery, AMC
Schedule: 40 hours, Various Shifts