ChristianaCare, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, is actively recruiting a board-certified General Surgeon to join its established program in Elkton, Maryland.
Elkton is a prominent historical town located near the Chesapeake Bay in Cecil County, Maryland. The town is conveniently located 53 miles from Baltimore, 55 miles from Philadelphia, and 8 miles from Newark, Delaware.
Why ChristianaCare?
“At Christiana Care, our mission is simple and profound- we take care of people”- Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH- President and CEO
Position Highlights:
Treat patients at ChristianaCare's Union Hospital, an award-winning, not-for-profit community hospital located nearby in Elkton, MD
Opportunity includes a broad array of duties with an opportunity to work with an excellent team of Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC)
Join established practice treating the region’s most complex cases
Become part of a large, financially-sound health system and employed medical group
1 in 4 calls with incentive for additional shifts
Offering a handsome sign-on bonus
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive base salary, annual bonus incentives, loan repayment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), plus sign-on bonus
Health, dental and vision benefits
Generous Time Away from Practice (TAP) program for CME, planned, and unplanned time off.
403(b) (with company match), 457b and Defined Contribution Plans
Fully paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
12 weeks paid parental leave.
Robust employee wellness program including a variety of membership and discount options.
Position Qualifications
BC General Surgery
Must have the ability to be licensed in the State of Maryland and meet credentialing requirements.
About ChristianaCare
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.
ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.
Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation’s best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.
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Post End DateJun 30, 2026EEO Posting StatementChristiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.