Total Joint Surgeon needed in KY- Hospital Employed with no overhead

Baylor Scott & White Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky is seeking a Board Certified or Eligible Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon to enhance their orthopedic team. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an opportunity to work in a vibrant community with access to a large referral network and various support services.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with 2-year guarantee

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Medical education loan repayment available

Generous CME allowance and allowed time off

Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision

457(b) with employer match

Tail coverage malpractice insurance

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Join a comprehensive orthopedic team.
• Focus on total joint surgeries.
• Work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Job description

Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon to join our comprehensive orthopedic team in Paducah, Kentucky . This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of the region’s leader in orthopedic care. Paducah combines Southern charm with urban amenities, making it an ideal place to build a career, raise a family, and enjoy a vibrant and active lifestyle.

Position Highlights:

• Hospital-employed position with no overhead
• Potential joint venture ASC opportunity
• Access to a large, established primary care referral network
• Dedicated block time at both the main hospital and ambulatory surgery center
• Access to inpatient rehabilitation , outpatient therapies , on-site imaging , urgent care , and pain management services
• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment
• EPIC EMR

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with 2-year guarantee
• Productivity and quality incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Medical education loan repayment available
• Generous CME allowance and allowed time off
• Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage
• 457(b) with employer match in addition to a 457(f) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

About Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital:

• 379-bed regional medical center
• Over 100 years of serving the community with compassionate, high-quality care
• Full range of services including: Cardiovascular, Neurology, Orthopedics, Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, Surgery Center, Sleep Center, Rehabilitation, Home Care, and more
• Member of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the U.S.

Leadership & Professional Growth:

• Physician-led organization committed to clinical excellence and physician development
• Access to leadership development programs and strategic involvement opportunities

About Mercy Health Physicians – Kentucky:

• 170 providers across 27 practice locations , including 8 primary care clinics
• 275 medical and advanced practice staff representing 35 specialties
• 420,000 patient visits annually
• Serving a population of 460,000+

Why Paducah, Kentucky?

Paducah is a charming, vibrant community that offers a rich blend of southern hospitality and cultural sophistication :

• Historic downtown with local shops, restaurants, and a thriving arts scene
• Two of the nation’s largest man-made lakes nearby for fishing, boating, and hiking
• $44 million performing arts center , Broadway shows, and artist-in-residence programs
• Excellent public and private schools
• Recognized as one of the “Top 100 Communities for Young People”
• Convenient access to major cities: 2 hours from Nashville , 2.5 hours from St. Louis
• Daily jet service to Charlotte, NC

At Mercy Health, we believe good works start with great people.