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Great opportunity to join a busy, well respected group of General Surgeons in Kentucky

General Surgeon Opportunity – Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital (Paducah, KY)

Mercy Health–Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Board Eligible or Board-Certified General Surgeon to join our busy and well-established surgical team. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a respected, mission-driven health system that values compassionate, patient-centered care.

Position Highlights:

• Employed position through Mercy Health Physicians, a robust multi-specialty group
• Supportive Surgicalist model to enhance work-life balance
• Access to the newest robotic surgery technology
• Join a collegial group of experienced surgeons
• Access to the newest robotic surgery technology
• In-network Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon for collaborative cases
• 1:4 call rotation
• EPIC electronic medical record system
• Clinic connected to the hospital for seamless care delivery
• Ambulatory Surgery Center on campus

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with 2-year guarantee
• Productivity and quality incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Medical education loan repayment available
• Generous CME allowance and allowed time off
• Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage
• 457(b) with employer match in addition to a 457(f) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

About Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital:

• 379-bed regional medical center
• Over 100 years of serving the community with compassionate, high-quality care
• Full range of services including: Cardiovascular, Neurology, Orthopedics, Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, Surgery Center, Sleep Center, Rehabilitation, Home Care, and more
• Member of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the U.S.

Leadership & Professional Growth:

• Physician-led organization committed to clinical excellence and physician development
• Access to leadership development programs and strategic involvement opportunities

About Mercy Health Physicians – Kentucky:

• 170 providers across 27 practice locations, including 8 primary care clinics
• 275 medical and advanced practice staff representing 35 specialties
• 420,000 patient visits annually
• Serving a population of 460,000+

Why Paducah, Kentucky?

Paducah is a charming, vibrant community that offers a rich blend of southern hospitality and cultural sophistication:

• Historic downtown with local shops, restaurants, and a thriving arts scene
• Two of the nation’s largest man-made lakes nearby for fishing, boating, and hiking
• $44 million performing arts center, Broadway shows, and artist-in-residence programs
• Excellent public and private schools
• Recognized as one of the “Top 100 Communities for Young People”
• Convenient access to major cities: 2 hours from Nashville, 2.5 hours from St. Louis
• Daily jet service to Chicago and Houston