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Job Description
A community-based hospital in eastern Kentucky is seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified General Surgeon (MD/DO) to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a well-supported environment with strong procedural volume and a focus on work-life balance.
Position Overview
- Full-time, employed position
- Bread and butter general surgery
- Flexible scheduling options
- No requirement to perform GI procedures (established GI program in place)
- Practice located adjacent to the hospital for convenience
- Supportive administration and strong emphasis on quality of life
Facility Highlights
- Multiple operating room suites
- Dedicated endoscopy and procedure rooms with scheduling availability
- Modern surgical equipment (recently updated towers, scopes, and monitors)
- Highly skilled and experienced operating room staff
- Established and reliable anesthesia support
Additional Details
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available
About the Community
Located in eastern Kentucky near the West Virginia border, this community offers a relaxed, small-town lifestyle with a low cost of living. The area features scenic mountain views, access to outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, hiking, and camping, and a welcoming, close-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy a peaceful pace of life while still being within driving distance of larger regional cities.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery
- Comfortable performing general surgery procedures without robotics
- Ability to manage common conditions, including hemorrhoids
- Open to both experienced physicians and new graduates
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Uncapped productivity and incentive compensation
- Sign-on/commencement bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Medical education debt repayment
- CME allowance, licensure, and professional dues covered
- Malpractice coverage
- Additional benefits package