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General Surgery Physician Assistant Jobs in Kentucky

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General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

PA - General Surgery
Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

General Surgery APP Opportunity - Easy Access to Lexington, Louisville, and Nashville Your Healing Mission Matters As a General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valued member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to caring with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while cont...

Living and Working in Kentucky

Key information for general surgery physician assistants considering jobs in Kentucky.

Cost of living
90 / 100

About 10% below the national average.

Source: BEA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Median home value
$205,600

Well below the U.S. median.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Property tax
~0.8%

Below the national average. About $1,544/yr on a median home.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

State income tax
3.5% Flat rate

Kentucky has a 3.5% flat state income tax rate. Local income or wage taxes may apply in some jurisdictions.

Source: Kentucky Department of Revenue | Data as of: 9/29/2026

Health Professional Shortage Designations in Kentucky

  • Primary Care:

    35 counties (29%) have countywide shortage designations. 77 counties (64%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Mental Health:

    72 counties (60%) have countywide shortage designations. 46 counties (38%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Dental Health:

    2 counties (2%) have countywide shortage designations. 114 counties (95%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Eligible healthcare professionals at NHSC-approved sites may qualify for NHSC loan repayment. Eligibility varies by profession, specialty, HPSA type, and program requirements.
  • HPSA status may vary by practice location. Verify a specific practice address with HRSA.

Source: HRSA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

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