General Surgeon

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UMUCH), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has an opening available for a full-time Surgeon to support General Surgery/Bariatric Surgery program.

 Job Specifics:

• Position will join a group of 6 general surgeons (1 Colorectal/General Surgery) and 1 Bariatric/General Surgery and several PAs.  
• Minimally Invasive & Robotically Trained
• 1 in 6 Call Schedule
• Position will be primarily based on the campus of Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD.
• Ideal work environment Monday through Friday day shift, with a very manageable call rotation shared among other providers, fostering a healthy work/life balance!
• Excellent hospital administration support as well as dedicated in office support staff, ensuring a smooth and efficient work environment.  
• Provision of elbow-to-elbow EPIC support.
• Position eligible for sign-on bonus and relocation support options to facilitate your transition to Upper Chesapeake Health!
• Leadership opportunity for qualified candidates.

As an UMMS provider, you can expect:

• Market leading compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement plan- 403(b) with employer match, plus eligibility for 457(b) plan!   
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Potential eligibility for Maryland state loan repayment program!

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is geared to professionals who are serious about learning and progressing in an encouraging setting where teamwork is a way of life.  Our employees take great pride in the culture they’ve helped to create, which exemplifies our core values built on trust, safety and respect. Our people know that great care and a positive attitude mean healthy patients and a happy work environment. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in the welcoming community of UMUCH.

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland.  As one of the largest private employers in the state, University of Maryland Medical System’s 28,000 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations and at 13 hospitals.

Named one of “Best Places to Live in Maryland”, the Bel Air community boasts a diverse population, excellent schools, low crime rate, great neighborhoods, recreational options, shopping and dining. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to numerous cultural and professional sporting offerings in major metro areas (Philadelphia, Baltimore, and D.C.).  With close proximity to the ocean to the east, and the mountains to the west, Harford County offers an abundance of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, golfing, sailing, fishing, water activities, camping, and more!  

Be part of a rich tradition of Medicine while shaping the future of care delivery.

UMMS hospitals and health care facilities are equal opportunity employers and proud of an environment of diversity.

License to practice medicine in the state of Maryland 

BE/BC in General Surgery