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 Charlotte, NC
At Mercy Health, we believe good works start with great people.