Acute Care Surgeon
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Doctor/Physician
Surgeon, Medical Doctor, Emergency Medicine Physician, Critical Care Physician
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 positionRegional 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
Schedule2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Flexible block arrangements to suit your preference
SupportDedicated specialist support on-site
The lifestylePaducah 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 highlightsAcute 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 SAMGIA 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
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