Locums General Surgey Physician
Updated 10/29/26
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a locums General Surgery Physician to join a surgical program in Paducah, Kentucky. This is a full-time opportunity with a unique 26-weeks-per-year schedule, allowing for an excellent work-life balance while providing comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical services.
Position Highlights
- Schedule: 26 weeks per year
- Block Schedule: 2 weeks on/2 weeks off preferred; longer or shorter blocks may be considered
- Daily Consults: Approximately 1–2
- Average Operations: Approximately 1 per day
- APP Support: None initially
- ED Annual Volume: Approximately 39,680 visits
- Projected Annual Consults: Approximately 492, with volume expected to increase
- Projected Annual Operations: Approximately 359, with volume expected to increase
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Comfortable providing independent surgical consultation and operative care
- Ability to work effectively in a developing surgical program
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Willingness to participate in a flexible block schedule
Extras:
- Generous (above market) hourly rate per 24 hour shift
- All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate
- Med-mal and tail insurance covered
- Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts
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