Orthopedic Surgery - General

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our General Orthopedic Surgeon, you will join CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, within a well-established and high-functioning orthopedic practice at CHI Saint Joseph London in London, Kentucky. You will benefit from a large referral base, limited local competition, dedicated surgical block time, and the stability of an employed position within a national nonprofit health system.

Every day you will provide clinic-based and surgical care through an anticipated schedule of two to three clinic days and two surgery days each week.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise or focused training in adult reconstructive hip and knee surgery. You will bring strong surgical judgment, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate community care within a group whose providers perform at the 75th percentile.

• Dedicated operating room block days
• 1:4 call, taken seven days at a time and consisting primarily of phone consultations,
• Join three physicians, eight APPs, CMAs, and additional support staff.
• APPs assist in both the clinic and inpatient rounding
• Access to in-clinic X-ray
• Epic EMR
• Work at a state-of-the-art 150-bed regional hospital.

We are offering a competitive salary guarantee for up to three years, followed by a lucrative production model, along with an additional quality-based bonus. The recruitment package may include a sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, a residency stipend, and relocation assistance. Benefits include one week of CME with a $4,000 allowance, paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage, potential eligibility for federal and state student loan forgiveness programs, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and retirement options through Fidelity with up to a 3% match plus an additional annual company contribution equal to 3% of salary toward a 401(k) or pension plan. Final compensation and recruitment incentives will be discussed directly with qualified candidates and may vary based on experience, training, location, and specialty.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Active Medical License in the State of Kentucky, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA certificate
• Completion of ACGME Orthopedic Surgery Residency and preferred Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive or Total Joints

Where You'll Work

About CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Orthopedics

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Orthopedics in London provides comprehensive orthopedic care for patients affected by bone, joint, spine, sports-related, acute, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The orthopedic team offers evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and advanced surgical techniques to help patients recover and return to normal activities.

The London orthopedic program includes Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Spine, Podiatry, Diagnostic Imaging, and related musculoskeletal services. Saint Joseph London has earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Total Hip and Knee Replacement and Shoulder Replacement, reflecting the strength of its orthopedic care.

About CHI Saint Joseph London

Saint Joseph London, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health, is a 150-bed regional hospital established in 1926. The current $152 million, 340,000-square-foot facility opened in 2010 and serves London, Laurel County, and communities throughout southeastern Kentucky, including Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Knox, Pulaski, Rockcastle, and Whitley counties.

The hospital is committed to providing high-quality care guided by CommonSpirit's mission and core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration. The facility offers all-private patient rooms, with many overlooking a lake and garden on a 52-acre healing environment.

About CHI Saint Joseph Health

CHI Saint Joseph Health is one of Kentucky's largest health systems, with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, and home health agencies. The system serves patients in 35 counties across Central and Eastern Kentucky and is committed to building healthier communities by integrating care and expanding access through local partnerships.

About the Community - London, Kentucky

Located in Laurel County in southeastern Kentucky, London offers a welcoming community with a strong connection to outdoor recreation, regional culture, and convenient access along I-75. London is known as Kentucky's Cycling Capital and is recognized as a Trail Town and Tree City USA, with scenic routes and outdoor amenities for residents and visitors.

Physicians and their families enjoy:

• A family-friendly community with a small-town feel and regional access throughout southeastern Kentucky
• Outdoor recreation through the London Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest
• Access to Laurel River Lake, which offers boating, fishing, paddling, scuba diving, and lakeside recreation
• Hiking, biking, mountain biking, off-road recreation, and hundreds of miles of trails throughout the surrounding region
• Convenient access to I-75 and nearby communities including Corbin, Somerset, Richmond, and Lexington
• A community with deep Kentucky history, local events, restaurants, and access to both Appalachian foothills and Bluegrass destinations
• An excellent setting to build a high-demand surgical practice while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in southeastern Kentucky