Physician - General Surgery Job in Jackson, Kentucky

General Surgeon needed near Lexington, KY!

Profession

Physician

Specialty

General Surgery

Job Description

Hospital recently underwent $13 million renovation. Small-town life with low cost of living yet only an hour to Lexington, KY.

Kentucky River MC is seeking a BE/BC General Surgeon.

Open to Temp-to-Perm, Short-term and perm Full or Part-time.
Employed Position.
All necessary equipment available.
Supportive Administration.
Collegial and tenured Staff.
Endoprocedure room, multiple OR suites with Olympus 190 Scopes.
AN Coverage in place.
Veteran OR staff is proficient in all areas of surgery.
Shared Call/Light Call - mostly consults (High Quality of Life)!

Candidate Qualifications:

US BE/BC.
Experience preferred, not required.
Bread and Butter/General Surgery with Scopes - No Trauma.

Comprehensive Compensation Package May Include:

Nationally Competitive Base Salary Package
Productivity/Incentive Compensation
Commencement Bonus
Relocation Package
Medical Education Debt Assistance
Health, Life and Retirement
CME, Med Lic and Dues
Stipend during Training
Cellular Phone Reimbursement (monthly).
Full Employee Benefits Package and more!

Job ID: 12428
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No
Accepts Search Firm Solicitations: No

Location Description

The Hospital:
Founded in 1988, Kentucky River Medical Center (KRMC) is an acute care hospital and is the only hospital serving a four-county area. Kentucky River is a full-service facility that also operates family medicine clinics in neighboring counties, two satellite clinics in neighboring counties, as well as four on-campus satellite clinics with specialists in the areas of cardiology, gynecology, urology, oncology, pediatrics, general and vascular surgery and orthopedic and arthroscopic surgery. KRMC is also a clinical training site for numerous colleges and vocational schools.
The Community:
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and positioned on the banks of the North Fork of the Kentucky River, Jackson is a town of charm and beauty. Our wonderful city is rich in history and art, and friendliness is a way of life. Jackson offers stunning natural beauty with activities including hiking, kayaking, fishing and boating. A short drive up the road is the beautiful Natural Bridge State Park and the Red River Gorge. These parks have lots of natural beauty and miles of hiking ready for your next adventure.
For a fun family outing enjoy our Amusement Park, Riverboats, Dinosaur World, Jet Boats a day at the Movies and many other year-round activities and attractions. Our recreational lake offers more than 1,200 miles of shoreline and enjoy over 700,000 acres of National Forest right in our backyard. For those that love the water, Jackson offers the ability to live on the Lake and enjoy a relaxing, inviting pace of life. If you're looking for an friendly community a short drive from multiple major cities, a quality education system and a crime rate well below national average, Jackson, KY is exactly what you are looking for.