About this opportunity
BAS Healthcare lists this Surgery - General Physician opportunity in hazard, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Who can apply
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