Surgery - General Physician

Location:
Hazard, KY

Hazard is nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Kentucky, offering stunning natural scenery and a close-knit community atmosphere. The area provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved region while enjoying the beauty of mountain living.

Facility:
This regional medical center is a well-established community hospital serving the healthcare needs of eastern Kentucky. The facility operates a 99-bed department with a Level 4 trauma designation, providing a broad range of surgical and general medical services to the surrounding community.

Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - General

Job Details:

• Provide comprehensive general surgery services with 10-15 patient encounters per shift
• Perform adult, pediatric, and neonatal general surgery procedures
• Perform emergency general surgery and trauma cases
• Perform bowel resections, perforations, I&D abscesses, and wound care
• Perform laparoscopic procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Perform head and neck surgery including thyroid procedures
• Perform chest wall and pleural procedures including chest tube insertion
• Perform breast surgery
• Perform obstetric and gynecologic surgery including cesarean sections, D&C, and hysterectomy
• Perform liver surgery and GI endoscopy including upper endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy
• Perform minor orthopedics and hand surgery
• Perform vascular surgery including thoracic and abdominal aneurysm repairs, arterial bypass, peripheral vascular procedures, vascular access devices, and AV shunts
• Perform plastic surgery procedures
• Manage ventilation and perform central line and PA catheter placement
• Pediatric surgical procedures including esophageal, intestinal, and biliary atresias, gastroschisis, umbilical hernia, omphalocele, diaphragmatic hernia, imperforate anus, and PDA ligation
• Board certification required with ACLS and BLS certifications and laser certification required
• Active Kentucky license or IMLC required
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days
• Nearest airports are Lexington, KY or Knoxville, TN with lodging accommodations available locally
• Scheduled dates in 2026: 10/23, 10/26, 10/29, 11/2, 11/26, 11/30, 12/24, and 1/3 with ongoing availability

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.