Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Thoracic Surgery opening in Kentucky - Located in Somerset, KY - Lexington 75m - Full-time, permanent position Position Highlights : - 100% Thoracic (Non-Cardiac) Surgery Services- Thoracic Surgeon Colleague Support- Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, 11-ORs in the hospital, and 4-ORs at our joint venture surgery center on campus- Hospital Employment Additional Opportunity : - The ambulatory surgery center is a joint venture between physicians and the hospital - you will have an opportunity to purchase shares after one year. Benefits : - Sign-On Bonus- Relocation- Hospital Employment with Comprehensive Benefits Package (including 401k and EAP)- Paid Vacation, Paid Malpractice- Practice Management Support- Annual CME- Student Loan Assistance Hospital : - Hospital serves a 10-county area (over 200,000 residents) in south central Kentucky at its 295-bed acute care facility and several stand-alone outpatient centers.- More than 40 physician specialties and nearly 200 physicians on staff- Comprehensive medical services, including complete cardiac care, a level II neonatal nursery, and a neurosurgery program rated among the best in the nation. Community and Lifestyle : - Located in Somerset, the largest city in southeastern Kentucky- Combining the best of small-town values with big-city accessibility- Easy commuting distance to Lexington- Nestled on the edge of the Daniel Boone Forest- Hub for lake activities and houseboat capital of the world- Endless outdoor amenities, including rock climbing, whitewater rafting, hunting, hiking, kayaking, and caving- Welcoming, growing community, and a wonderful place to live and practice medicine