About this opportunity

AAS Locum Tenens lists this Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Trauma in Paducah, KY opportunity in paducah, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Trauma

Location:

Paducah, KY

Employer:

AAS Locum Tenens

Pay:

Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position We are seeking a

Trauma/Acute Care Surgery (ACS) Physician to join a surgical program in Paducah, Kentucky. This is a full-time opportunity with a unique

26-weeks-per-year schedule

, allowing for an excellent work-life balance while providing comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical services.

Position Highlights

Employment: Full-Time

Compensation:

$435,000 annually

Schedule: 26 weeks per year

Block Schedule:

2 weeks on/2 weeks off preferred; longer or shorter blocks may be considered

Daily Consults:

Approximately 1–2

Average Operations:

Approximately 1 per day

APP Support:

None initially

ED Annual Volume:

Approximately 39,680 visits

Projected Annual Consults:

Approximately 492, with volume expected to increase

Projected Annual Operations:

Approximately 359, with volume expected to increase

Practice Opportunity

This is an opportunity to help establish and grow a developing Trauma/ACS surgical program. The selected physician will provide surgical consultation and operative management for trauma and acute care patients, working alongside an initial team of two surgeons.

The

26-week annual schedule

provides substantial flexibility and allows physicians to enjoy extended periods away from the hospital while maintaining a full-time compensation structure.