Description
Seeking a BE/BC Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon with solid clinical and surgical skills to practice a wide range of hand and upper extremity procedures to join our team in Bowling Green, Kentucky. New graduates are welcome to join this established team who is willing to mentor as you start your new career as an Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Work in a collegial environment with four (4) Orthopaedic Surgeons, one (1) Primary Care Sports Physician, and two (2) APRNs.
- 18 ORs with 1 Hybrid OR
- 3 Da Vinci Robots (1 DV5 and 2 Xi)
- 2 MAKO Robots
- Benefit from a robust referral system and a supportive administrative team.
- Shared general ortho call.
- 24-hour ER, cardiology, surgical facilities
- Exceptional ICU.
Position will be 100 percent on-site at the UKHC outreach clinic in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated ability in clinical teaching, as well as the ability to share responsibility for administration of the orthopaedic program. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. **Priority will be given to Orthopaedic physicians who specialize in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery
Teaching Opportunity: The physician faculty will supervise medical students assigned to the orthopaedic surgical service, as well as supervise and educate residents in the care of patients with orthopaedic-related diagnosis. This position will also be responsible for establishing protocols and critically evaluating outcomes as related to orthopaedic surgery patients, and will serve on applicable University and College of Medicine committees as assigned.
**Note: This opportunity is located in Bowling Green, KY and does not qualify for Alternative Pathway candidates. All candidates must be American Board-Eligible or American Board-Certified at the time of hire.
Benefits and Incentives Can Include:
- Competitive Salary
- Production/Quality Bonus Potential
- Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Allowance
- Visa Sponsorship
- CME Allowance
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Residency Stipend
- Retirement Savings Plan with Match
- Malpractice with Tail Coverage
- Competitive Paid Time Off
About Med Center Health:
Med Center Health’s mission is to care for people and improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Our integrated healthcare system includes hospitals in Bowling Green, Albany, Caverna (Horse Cave), Franklin, Russellville, and Scottsville, as well as Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital, a long-term, acute care hospital. Combined, the hospitals comprise 454 acute care beds and 110 extended care beds, 400+ physicians in more than 50 specialties.
Med Center Health is committed to medical education as a central component to its mission. Our hospital, in partnership with The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine, currently offers multiple Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited training programs designed to produce skilled physicians focused on delivering patient-centered, evidence-based, cost-effective care. Currently, The Medical Center at Bowling Green serves as the primary clinical teaching site for 70+ graduate medical education trainees enrolled across seven ACGME-accredited training programs. In addition, the UK College of Medicine established a four-year regional campus in Bowling Green in partnership with Med Center Health and Western Kentucky University.
About Bowling Green and South Central, Kentucky:
Bowling Green, the third most populous city in the state of Kentucky, is located just 60 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee, and 110 miles south of Louisville. The 2020 U.S. Census Bureau total for Bowling Green is 72,294, and the population of Warren County is 134,554. Bowling Green is honored with being named one of The South’s Best Cities on the Rise 2022 by Southern Living readers and was ranked by MONEY Magazine as The Best Place to Live in Kentucky in 2018.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- MD/DO with board certification in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship-trained in Hand Surgery.
- Eligible for licensure in Kentucky.
- Commitment to academic medicine and clinical excellence.
