About this opportunity
BAS Healthcare lists this Orthopedics Physician opportunity in hazard, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location:
Hazard, KY
Hazard is a welcoming community nestled in the heart of the Kentucky mountains, offering stunning natural scenery and a close-knit atmosphere. The region provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a community while enjoying the beauty of the Appalachian highlands.
Facility:
This regional medical center serves as a vital healthcare resource for the surrounding eastern Kentucky community. The facility features a 99-bed department and holds a Level 4 trauma designation, providing essential medical services to patients across the region.
Opportunity:
Physician - Orthopaedic Surgery
Job Details:
Provide comprehensive orthopaedic surgery services with approximately 25 patient encounters per shift
Perform arthroscopy procedures as a required core competency
Perform total joint replacement surgeries including hip and knee procedures
Board certification required with emergency privileges available and full credentialing completed within 30 days
Must hold an active Kentucky license or IMLC licensure to be considered
BLS certification required
Level 4 trauma facility
Locum tenens engagement beginning 7/16/2026 on an ongoing basis
Nearest airport is Lexington, KY
Lodging options include Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, or Airbnb
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Worksite address
hazard, KY, 41701, US
Who can apply
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