Northwest Pennsylvania General Surgeon Opening

Full-Time | Employed | Solo Practice | PSLF Eligible

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

• 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

• 14-bed Critical Access Hospital

• Strong community reputation and consistent referral patterns

• Supportive OR team and experienced clinical staff

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness