Job Hunting for Medical Residents – Why You Should Consider Elliot

You’ve dedicated years of study and hard work to pursuing your dream of a career in medicine. Now that your residency is nearly complete, your goal is on the horizon. With a number of options open to you, doesn’t it make sense to give careful consideration to your final choice?

The ideal situation provides you with opportunities to enjoy well-rounded professional and personal lives. In the beginning job hunting for medical residents can seem daunting, so here are six reasons why Elliot Health System is the right choice.

1. Elliot is a Full-Service Healthcare System
Elliot Health System, which incorporates Elliot Hospital, is a valued community resource offering comprehensive medical and wellness care for all ages. The Elliot umbrella encompasses centers for trauma, cancer, maternity, surgery, senior health, sports medicine, pediatrics, and cardiovascular care, creating a need for physicians in all disciplines and specialties.

2. Big Enough to Matter, Small Enough to Care
As one of the busiest hospitals in New Hampshire, admitting an average of 12,000 patients each year, Elliot maintains top quality standards and keeps pace with the latest innovations in healthcare. Despite the high level of activity, our providers are valued as individuals who share a collegial bond with their peers and a mutually respectful relationship with administrators. We’re proud of our 98 percent physician retention rate and our 95 percent rating on career satisfaction.

3. Excellent Educational Opportunities
New Hampshire is home to nearly two dozen accredited colleges with undergraduate programs, and half of them offer graduate degrees as well. If you have a current or future family to consider, the state was ranked at #5 on USA Today‘s list of the country’s top school systems. There are also a number of quality religious and non-religious private schools in the area.

4. Fewer Taxes

You work hard for your money, so why not live in an area where you can retain more of it? New Hampshire has neither income nor sales tax.

• 401(K) and 403(B) plans with employer contributions
• Discounted prices at employee pharmacy and cafeteria
• Deferred compensation plan
• 20 days of vacation annually along with designated holidays
• Generous continuing medical education allowance
• On-site child care
• Use of the Welliot Health Center, Tae Kwon Do Center, and library
• Up to $8,000 in relocation expenses
• Discounted rates on services, products and attractions such as Sam’s Club, North Side Animal Hospital, Six Flags New England, and movie tickets.

5. Enjoy the Lifestyle of your Dreams
Are you happiest when you’re outdoors hiking, skiing or boating? Maybe you love the bright lights of the big city, with its wealth of culture, entertainment and nightlife. New Hampshire is a vibrant, scenic state that easily accommodates both personalities. Active types will appreciate the nearness of mountains, rivers and the ocean. In addition to the music and theater venues, fine dining and museums in state, you are only an hour away from Boston and its hub of activities.

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