General Surgeon, Louisville, Kentucky

Job Description

Job Description

General Surgery Opportunity in Louisville, KY

You'll step into an established general surgery practice with immediate need and room to build your case mix. This is a General Surgery position with a balanced clinic/OR model and strong operational support. If you're looking for mentorship options, modern OR resources, and a clear productivity pathway, this is worth a closer look.

Practice Overview

• You'll join an established group currently consisting of 8 physicians in the clinic, with a mentorship pathway available for early-career surgeons
• Practice includes bread-and-butter general surgery, colorectal cases, and minimally invasive surgery with 4 da Vinci robotic systems; select physicians participate in tumor boards
• Support includes 3 APPs (adding 2 more), shared MAs, 5 clinic schedulers, and dedicated surgical first assists matched to your preference cards
• Call includes general call in 1-week blocks (about 1:8)

Schedule

• 4.5-day work week in a 40-hour FTE structure, including a dedicated half-day of admin time
• Typical structure: ~2 clinic days (full or half days) with remaining time dedicated to OR block time
• Clinic volume ranges from 20+ patients per day depending on your volume, scheduling, and APP support
• Integrated EPIC EMR (Gold Star 9) across hospital/clinic sites, with ambient AI documentation (DAX)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary starting at 375,000 with a 10% quality bonus (2-year income guarantee); productivity/RVU model in place
• Sign-on/commencement bonus up to 35,000 (includes 10,000 relocation); up to 200,000 total flexible recruiting incentives (commencement bonus, loan repayment, stipends, relocation)
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage including full tail; retirement package, PTO, and dedicated CME allowance provided
• Student loan repayment available with professional debt advising; PSLF-eligible employer; monthly residency/fellowship stipend up to 3,000/month for up to 24 months

Candidate Requirements

• MD/DO required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Open to all experience levels; fellows considered (2026 and 2027 graduates)
• The ability to do scopes.

Community & Location Highlights

• Located in Louisville, KY
• Primary hospital campus includes 519 beds
• Surgical resources include 26 main ORs plus 12 outpatient surgery center ORs

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.

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