Ortho Hand Surgeon Opening in Kentucky

**Ortho Hand Surgeon Opening in Kentucky**
Located in Ashland, KY - Lexington 123m; Cincinnati, OH 146m

Seeking a board eligible/certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Hand Surgery fellowship training to join a hospital-employed Orthopedic Surgery group.

* The incoming surgeon will share call with six other orthopedic surgeons in a busy, collaborative practice.
* The center serves a large referral population of approximately 750,000 people across Kentucky and Ohio through an extensive network of 40+ primary care clinics.

**Highlights:**

* $675,000 salary guarantee plus productivity-based bonuses (wRVU and quality/customer satisfaction incentives)
* Join a collegial group of seven Orthopedic Surgeons covering a full spectrum of orthopedic care
* Hospital-employed with strong institutional support and competitive compensation
* Facility currently expanding with a brand-new Emergency Department, Imaging Department, and main entrance expected to open soon
* Practice in a comprehensive regional center with nearly all medical specialties (excluding pediatric subspecialties)

**Comprehensive Benefits:**

* Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
* Paid malpractice coverage
* 6 weeks of paid vacation plus 1 week for CME
* $5,000 annual CME allowance
* Signing bonus and student loan repayment options available
* Retirement plans including 401(k) and 403(b) options
* Relocation assistance provided

**Facility & Community Overview:**

* Emergency Department with over 70,000 annual visits
* Rapid growth following the closure of a nearby hospital, increasing patient volumes and referrals
* Access to a full range of medical and surgical specialties on-site

**Life in Ashland, Kentucky:**
Ashland is a charming city of about 25,000 people located on the Ohio River in the Tri-State region (Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia). The community offers:

* Safe, family-friendly neighborhoods with excellent schools and affordable living
* Cultural attractions including a vibrant performing arts theater and boutique shopping
* Sports and recreation facilities such as an indoor tennis center and expansive downtown park
* Proximity to world-class outdoor activities: hiking, skiing, boating, fishing, golf, hunting, and biking
* Convenient access to larger cities: Cincinnati, Columbus, Lexington, and Louisville are all within a two-hour drive
* Close to Huntington, WV (home to Marshall University), about 20 minutes away
* Nearby New River Gorge National Park for adventure activities like whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and hiking