Physician - Orthopedic Surgery

General Orthopedic Physician Opportunity Deaconess Clinic

Build a high-volume practice quickly with strong referral support, dedicated OR access, and a clear path to exceeding $1M+ income.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Immediate Volume : Step into an established referral network with strong demand across a large regional service area
• Established Walk-In Clinic staffed by experienced advanced practice providers new patient opportunities.
• Efficient Practice Model : Integrated system with Epic across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Balanced Schedule : Mix of clinic, OR, and manageable call.
• Support to Grow : Access to rehab, urgent ortho care, and primary care feeders.
• Dedicated OR block time at very close acute care hospital.
• Opportunity to participate in partially physician-owned ambulatory surgery center.
• Consistent APP support with entire practice, outpatient and inpatient
• Partner hospital is very experienced in orthopedic care and surgery techniques.
• Supported by Orthopedic Traumatologists

Practice Overview

• General Orthopedics (1.0 FTE)
• Clinic + Surgical Practice + APP Support
• Call: 1:4
• Inpatient Coverage: ~7 days/month
• Opportunity to ramp up quickly.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Outpatient clinic with consistent referral flow
• Surgical cases supported by hospital infrastructure and care coordination teams.
• Collaboration with primary care and rehab services to maintain continuity of care.
• 5-10 cases per week average (annual average ortho does 350 cases per year)
• Call coverage supported by APPs as physician wishes.

Compensation

• $800,000 guaranteed (Year 1) + productivity opportunity
• Many physicians exceed initial guarantee based on volume.
• Productivity model after Year 1 with additional quality incentives
• Earning potential exceeding $1M

Additional Incentives

• $50,000 sign-on bonus (5-year agreement)
• Up to $15,000 relocation
• Full benefits package including 401(k) and 457(b).
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• 5 weeks PTO + 1 week CME

Why Physicians Choose This Market

• Large regional draw area across Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southern Illinois
• Level II Trauma Center referrals.
• Ability to build a busy, financially rewarding practice quickly.
• Lower cost of living with access to a metro area (Evansville)

Location

Henderson, KY 10 minutes from Evansville, IN

• Regional population ~300K+
• Easy access to Nashville, Louisville, and St. Louis
• Family-friendly community with strong schools and outdoor recreation

Candidate Requirements

• BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery
• J-1 candidates welcome to apply

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