About this opportunity
Deaconess Health System lists this Orthopedics Physician opportunity in henderson, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Orthopedic Physician Opportunity Deaconess Clinic
Deaconess Specialty Physicians Henderson, KY location
Build a high-volume practice quickly with strong referral support, dedicated OR access, and a clear path to exceeding $1M+ income.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Immediate Volume : Step into an established referral network with strong demand across a large regional service area
Established Walk-In Clinic staffed by experienced advanced practice providers new patient opportunities.
Efficient Practice Model : Integrated system with Epic across inpatient and outpatient settings
Balanced Schedule : Mix of clinic, OR, and manageable call.
Support to Grow : Access to rehab, urgent ortho care, and primary care feeders.
Dedicated OR block time at very close acute care hospital.
Opportunity to participate in partially physician-owned ambulatory surgery center.
Consistent APP support with entire practice, outpatient and inpatient
Partner hospital is very experienced in orthopedic care and surgery techniques.
Supported by Orthopedic Traumatologists
Practice Overview
General Orthopedics (1.0 FTE)
Clinic + Surgical Practice + APP Support
Call: 1:4
Inpatient Coverage: 7 days/month
Opportunity to ramp up quickly.
What Your Day Looks Like
Outpatient clinic with consistent referral flow
Surgical cases supported by hospital infrastructure and care coordination teams.
Collaboration with primary care and rehab services to maintain continuity of care.
5-10 cases per week average (annual average ortho does 350 cases per year)
Call coverage supported by APPs as physician wishes.
Compensation
$800,000 guaranteed (Year 1) + productivity opportunity
Many physicians exceed initial guarantee based on volume.
Productivity model after Year 1 with additional quality incentives
Earning potential exceeding $1M
Additional Incentives
$50,000 sign-on bonus (5-year agreement)
Up to $15,000 relocation
Full benefits package including 401(k) and 457(b).
Malpractice with tail coverage
5 weeks PTO + 1 week CME
Why Physicians Choose This Market
Large regional draw area across Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southern Illinois
Level II Trauma Center referrals.
Ability to build a busy, financially rewarding practice quickly.
Lower cost of living with access to a metro area (Evansville)
Location
Henderson, KY 10 minutes from Evansville, IN
Regional population 300K+
Easy access to Nashville, Louisville, and St. Louis
Family-friendly community with strong schools and outdoor recreation
Candidate Requirements
BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery
J-1 candidates welcome to apply
Worksite address
henderson, KY, 42419, US
Who can apply
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