Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon to join our comprehensive orthopedic team in Paducah, Kentucky . This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of the region’s leader in orthopedic care. Paducah combines Southern charm with urban amenities, making it an ideal place to build a career, raise a family, and enjoy a vibrant and active lifestyle.

Position Highlights:

Hospital-employed position with no overhead
Potential joint venture ASC opportunity
Access to a large, established primary care referral network
Dedicated block time at both the main hospital and ambulatory surgery center
Access to inpatient rehabilitation , outpatient therapies , on-site imaging , urgent care , and pain management services
Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment
EPIC EMR

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.

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