Surgery - Thoracic Physician at Lifepoint Health summary:
As a Thoracic Physician at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, you will provide specialized non-cardiac surgical services supported by advanced surgical technology in a growing healthcare facility. Enjoy a balanced work-life experience in the beautiful community of Somerset, Kentucky, with opportunities for professional development and investment in a joint venture surgery center. Our hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package, community-focused lifestyle, and access to numerous outdoor activities.
Come be part of our growing Thoracic Surgical Services Team at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky! Enjoy a balanced work life near the lake in the Bluegrass state!
Position Highlights:
- 100% Thoracic (Non-Cardiac) Surgery Services
- Thoracic Surgeon Colleague Support
- Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, Da Vinci Ion Robotic System for Bronchoscopy, 11-ORs in the hospital, and 4-ORs at our joint venture surgery center on campus
- Incidental Lung Nodule Clinic powered by Eon, Lung Program Nurse Navigator
- Marketing focus for our Lung Cancer Screening Program
- Hospital Employment
Additional Opportunity:
- Our 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:
Lake Cumberland Regional 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. With more than 40 physician specialties and nearly 200 physicians on staff, LCRH offers the most comprehensive medical services in the region, including complete cardiac care, a level II neonatal nursery, and a neurosurgery program rated among the best in the nation.
Community and Lifestyle:
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is in Somerset, the largest city in southeastern Kentucky, combining the best of small-town values with big-city accessibility and easy commuting distance to Lexington. Nestled on the edge of the Daniel Boone Forest, Somerset is the hub for lake activities and is the houseboat capital of the world. The opportunities for outdoor amenities are endless with rock climbing, whitewater rafting, hunting, hiking, kayaking, and caving all within minutes of downtown. Somerset is a welcoming, growing community and a wonderful place to live and practice medicine.
Keywords:
thoracic surgery, hospital employment, Kentucky healthcare, surgical services, Da Vinci surgical system, lung cancer screening, physician opportunity, patient care, medical benefits, outdoor lifestyle
