Physician Surgery-General - Competitive Salary

Job Description

General Surgery opening in Jackson, KY Eastern Kentucky — 90 Minutes from Lexington## Position Details* Full-time, permanent employed position* Setting: Recently renovated hospital — $13 million renovation* Call: Shared/light call — high quality of life* Immigration assistance: Negotiable## Practice OverviewSeeking a BE/BC General Surgeon to join a collegial, tenured staff at a well-equipped facility in the heart of eastern Kentucky:* Bread-and-butter general surgery with scopes — no trauma* Endoprocedure room and multiple OR suites with Olympus 190 scopes* Anesthesia coverage in place* Veteran OR staff proficient in all areas of surgery* All necessary equipment available and ready* No robotics on site — must be comfortable operating without a robot* Supportive administration* Experience strongly preferred## Compensation & Benefits* Competitive base salary* Productivity/incentive compensation* Commencement bonus* Relocation package* Medical education debt assistance* CME, medical licensure, and dues coverage* Stipend during training* Full employee benefits package## Required Qualifications* MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery* Bread-and-butter general surgery with scopes — no trauma* Must be comfortable operating without robotics* Experience strongly preferred* Immigration assistance negotiable## About the Community – Jackson, Kentucky* Charming small town in the heart of eastern Kentucky* Low cost of living with small-town quality of life* Only 90 minutes from Lexington, KY* Rich Appalachian culture, scenic landscapes, and outdoor recreation* Access to hiking, fishing, and exploring the Red River Gorge region