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.