General Surgery Opening in Ashland, KY
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Ashland, Kentucky, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/03/25
**General Surgery opening in Ashland, KY**
67m from Charleston
A 465-bed regional referral center in Ashland, Kentucky, is offering an exceptional opportunity for a well-trained general surgeon. Serving an area with a population exceeding 750,000, the facility provides care for patients who often travel over two hours to access its services.
**About the Opportunity**
- Two hospitals and a network of 24 family care and multispecialty clinics across Ohio and Kentucky
- Fully integrated EPIC EMR system
**Position Highlights**
- Join a four-physician group performing approximately 1,600 cases monthly at the Ashland hospital
- Provide general surgery services, including laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures
- Access to two da Vinci XI robotic surgery systems
- Bariatric center of excellence (no trauma center designation for more manageable on-call duties)
- Call schedule: 1:5
- Dedicated advanced practitioners for inpatient rounding, clinic duties, and OR support
**Compensation and Benefits**
- Competitive compensation model with a guaranteed salary plus WRVUs
- Easily attainable quarterly incentive pay
- Excellent benefits package, including:
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Six weeks of vacation
- One additional week for CME
**Work Environment**
- Collaborative Surgery Department emphasizing quality, efficiency, and patient-centered care
- Outstanding team of anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, nurses, and technicians
This is a lucrative opportunity to join a growing and well-supported surgical team in a thriving regional referral center.