Physician; MD/DO; Surgery - General
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Locum Physician, Surgeon, Healthcare Consultant
Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Kentucky
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
Locum Jobs Online is working with AAS Locum Tenens to find a qualified General Surgery MD in Kentucky!
We are seeking a General Surgery 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
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 schedule
About AAS Locum Tenens
AAS Locum Tenens was founded by healthcare leaders who understand your career needs, guaranteeing the highest level of service and commitment. Backed by over 10 years experience, AAS Locum Tenens has become a leading locums provider for the most qualified candidates in the industry. Whether the needs are for short-term or long-term assignments, our industry experts can help providers navigate the unique and ever-changing landscape in today’s healthcare delivery environment.
The caliber of our dedicated locums specialists combine seamlessly with our leading edge resources, providing an enhanced healthcare provider experience. Each assignment is given the same level of service excellence that our providers and clients have come to expect, while benefiting from our national reach and gaining access to the top assignments.
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