Cardiothoracic Surgery - Paducah, Kentucky - Recruiting incentives up to $200,000

Cardiothoracic Surgery – Paducah, Kentucky

Join a dynamic team of two Cardiothoracic Surgeons and two Advanced Practice Registered Nurses at Baptist Health Paducah Hospital.

Services provided include:

• Coronary artery bypass
• Surgical valve replacement and repair
• TAVR
• TEER
• Surgical left atrial appendage closure
• Arrhythmia surgery

Incentive Overview

• Competitive compensation and benefits package – up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives (starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CME allowance, malpractice insurance/tail coverage).
• Two‑year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses.
• Generous time off (7+ weeks per year for full‑time physicians).
• Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising.
• PSLF‑eligible employer.
• Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development.
• EPIC (Gold Star 9 level) electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations.
• Advanced Technology capabilities, including DAX.
• Immigration support, if needed, by an experienced immigration attorney; visa waivers processed through Delta Regional Authority.
• On‑site daycare available.

Cardiothoracic Surgery – Lexington, Kentucky

Join a busy adult cardiac surgery practice in Lexington, KY. The practice emphasizes CABG, valve surgeries, and lung resection.

Ideal candidates will have proven excellent technical and interpersonal skills. We encourage new graduates from recognized fellowship training programs.

Qualifications

• Board‑Certified or Board‑Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery (BE/BC) or equivalent.
• Fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Experience performing CABG, valve surgery, and pulmonary lobectomy or similar thoracic procedures.
• Ability to perform minimally invasive procedures such as TAVR, TEER, left atrial appendage closure, and arrhythmia surgery.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Contact

Interested candidates, please contact Brittany Nelson, Sourcer, Physician Recruitment –

EEO Statement

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran, and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post‑offer, pre‑employment drug testing.