Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other - $412,500 to $605,000 per year in Louisville, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Louisville, KY
Employer: Curative
Pay: $412,500 to $605,000 per year
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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.