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Experienced General Surgery Physician - Mass General Brigham - Northampton, MA
Overview
The package
AI-structuredMass General Brigham is seeking an experienced, board-certified/eligible General Surgeon to join a well-established community surgery practice at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA, with a focus on breast, colorectal, and general surgery cases. The employed position offers a stated annual salary of $414,000 for full-time, an acute care surgery model with 1:4 call rotation (one week hospital-only coverage), and in-house PA support day and night.
- $414k/yr employer-posted compensation with salary structure
- 40 hours/week; office weeks include 1 OR day (block time), 1 admin day, and 3 eight-hour clinic days; one week of hospital-only coverage per rotation · Acute care surgery model; day and night PA in-house support during hospital coverage weeks
- Employed, community-based hospital practice (Mass General Brigham Medical Group) · Community Hospital (Cooley Dickinson Hospital) · Mix of inpatient (hospital coverage weeks) and outpatient (3 clinic days + OR day per office week)
- Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
- Research expectations or opportunities indicated
Posted pay vs real comps
The employer-posted range and what 20 physicians report earning (state cohort) are shown side by side below — compared, never blended into one number. Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.
Compensation
- Type
- Listed on official posting
- Job-specific pay
- $414,000
- Evidence
- erience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The salary for this position is $414,000 annually, based on a full-time schedule. Compensation is prorated for part-time roles. Actual comp
- Observed
- today
- Structure
- salary
- Signing bonus
- $0
- Loan repayment
- $0
Pay in context
Northampton, MassachusettsEmployer-posted pay shown next to what physicians report earning — compared, never blended, never scored one against the other.
Reported pay is SalaryDr community data — total compensation, shown separately from the employer-posted range, which is often base salary only. We don't score one against the other because they measure different things.
Employer
Mass General Brigham
Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Employed, community-based hospital practice (Mass General Brigham Medical Group)
- Facility type
- Community Hospital (Cooley Dickinson Hospital)
- Patient population
- General surgery patients in Pioneer Valley/Western Massachusetts community; breast, colorectal, and general surgery case mix; no vascular, no robotic
Questions to ask the employer
- Is $414,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- The posted pay sits below what 20 General Surgery physicians report (state median $587,500) — what closes that gap: productivity upside, bonus, equity, or schedule?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- 40 hours/week; office weeks include 1 OR day (block time), 1 admin day, and 3 eight-hour clinic days; one week of hospital-only coverage per rotation
- Call burden
- Acute care surgery model; day and night PA in-house support during hospital coverage weeks
- Shift type
- Day
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Mix of inpatient (hospital coverage weeks) and outpatient (3 clinic days + OR day per office week)
- Coverage model
- Acute care surgery model with day and night PA in-house; collaborative hospitalist team for admission of non-operative patients; seasoned NP in office for post-op patients
- Admin burden
- 1 dedicated admin day per office week; Epic EHR fully integrated
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- J-1 waiver
- No
- H-1B
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- Listed on official posting
- First seen
- today
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 78%
Full description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham is seeking an experienced Board Certified or Board Eligible General Surgeon to join a busy, well-established community General Surgery practice serving the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
Qualifications
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly reputable, collegial group with deep roots in the local community—while enjoying the stability, resources, and national recognition of one of the country’s leading healthcare systems.
Highlights of this opportunity
- Join 3 general and minimally invasive surgeons
- Acute care surgery model with day and night PA in house support – one week of hospital only coverage (1:4)
- Office weeks include one day in the OR (block time is immediate), one admin day, and 3 8-hour clinic days
- Seasoned NP in the office to see post op patients
- Procedure room in the office for minor procedures
- Breast, colorectal, and bread and butter general surgery case mix; no vascular surgery, no robot
- Collaborative hospitalist team for admission of non-op patients
- At least 2 years' experience as a general surgeon required.
- Employed position with Mass General Brigham, offering exceptional stability and support
- Enjoy local practice autonomy with access to enterprise-level resources
- Fully integrated Epic EHR for seamless care coordination
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including malpractice coverage and a generous retirement plan
- A supportive culture that prioritizes communication, physician engagement, and work-life balance
- This employed position qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Northampton is part of the vibrant Five College region, known for its arts, culture, and strong sense of community. The area offers excellent schools, diverse dining, and abundant outdoor recreation.
With easy access to hiking, biking, and skiing in the Berkshires and Green Mountains, and proximity to Hartford (45 miles), Boston (100 miles), and New York City (150 miles), this role offers an outstanding quality of life.
About Mass General BrighamMass General Brigham is one of the nation’s most recognized and respected healthcare systems, bringing together academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and community-based practices.
Physicians benefit from a strong commitment to innovation, education, and patient-centered care—while practicing in environments that retain the feel and relationships of a local community practice.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
15 Atwood Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act …Help us build a better physician job board
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