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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. Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery or a related surgical specialty Experience managing acute care and trauma surgical patients Comfortable providing independent surgical consultation and operative care Ability to work effectively in a developing surgical program Strong clinical and communication skills Willingness to participate in a flexible block schedule614ebcce-2988-4a21-9a10-1fc0c5beffbb
Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42002, US
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