Acute Care Surgeon

The surgery you trained for.
The life you deserve.

A full-time Acute Care Surgery position in Paducah, Kentucky — $435K, a well-supported practice, and a city with genuine character.

$435K

Surgeon
First

Be a doctor. We handle the rest.

2 Weeks
On / Off

Half your year is yours

The position

Regional Medical Center · Paducah, Kentucky

New Acute Care Surgery program · 2-surgeon team · Dedicated emergency physicians · Hospitalist support · IR & GI on-site · Full SAMGI operational support

Regional Medical Center · Paducah, Kentucky New Acute Care Surgery program · 2-surgeon team · Dedicated emergency physicians · Hospitalist support · IR & GI on-site · Full SAMGI operational support Acute Care Surgery · Western Kentucky

Well-supported. Well-compensated. Well-paced.

Two surgeons. A new practice. A community that needs exactly what you offer. This is acute care surgery the way it should be — well-compensated, well-supported, and free of the administrative weight that follows most surgical careers.

$435,000

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off — the rest of your year is yours

Schedule

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

Flexible block arrangements to suit your preference

Support

Dedicated specialist support on-site

The lifestyle

Paducah sits where the Ohio meets the Tennessee River — a historic river city with a character that surprises people. It's a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art, home to a nationally acclaimed quilt scene, a thriving arts district, and a historic downtown that's been thoughtfully restored. Land Between the Lakes is 30 minutes east — 170,000 acres of outdoor recreation, lakes, and trails. The cost of living is exceptional. It's the kind of place that draws people in and keeps them.

Boating, fishing, and river life — Paducah sits at the confluence of two great American rivers

Land Between the Lakes

170,000 acres of lakes, trails, and recreation — 30 minutes from your door

UNESCO Creative City

Nationally recognized arts district, quilt scene, and restored historic downtown

Exceptional affordability

$435K goes further here than almost anywhere in the country — homes, land, and quality of life

Program highlights

Acute Care Surgery — full scope

2–4 consults · 1–3 operative cases per day

2-surgeon team — collaborative practice

Operational support — so you focus on medicine

What you'll do clinically

Consultative and operative acute care surgery — emergency general surgery, inpatient management, and post-operative care. Backed by dedicated ER physicians, hospitalists, IR and GI on-site.

BC/BE General Surgery Acute Care Surgery consults Emergency general surgery

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Current or eligible Kentucky medical license
• Commitment to collaborative, team-based practice

$435,000 annual salary 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

Malpractice + tail coverage

Medical, dental & vision

Employer-matched 401(k) + CME

Travel & lodging support Arranged by SAMGI's travel team

Credentialing & onboarding support

Why SAMGI

A cohesive surgical group. Built around you.

SAMGI is a physician-led surgical group with 30 years of experience. We support our clinicians, nurture their growth, and carry the administrative burden — so you can focus on clinical work.

Physician-led Run by surgeons, for surgeons

Growth & support We nurture clinician development at every stage

Admin-free practice We carry the burden — you focus on patients