Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Lexington, KY -Recruiting incentives up to $200,000

• Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a highly qualified BE/BC cardiothoracic surgeon to join a busy adult cardiac surgery practice in Lexington, KY. 

• Basic cardiothoracic surgical practice with emphasis on CABG, Valve Surgeries & Lung Resection

• The ideal surgeon will have proven excellent technical and interpersonal skills.
• He/She should be a highly motivated individual willing to expand the practice and be team oriented. We encourage new graduates from recognized fellowship training programs.
• The surgeon will engage in a busy surgical case load supporting the cardiac surgery.
• Practice has 5 MD, 6 PA, 4 APRN, and 14 Clinical office staff. 
• Join a collegial practice with mentorship by senior surgeons and a great support staff. 

As an employee of Baptist Health Medical Group, physicians receive competitive compensation packages with a comprehensive benefits program. EPIC, electronic medical record is integrated throughout all hospital and outpatient practices.

For additional information, please contact:

Daveshia Taylor, MPH, Manager Physician Recruitment and Alignment
Daveshia.Taylor@bhsi.com
Cell: 859-260-5334

Baptist Health ranks in 150 top places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review

• Multispecialty physician-led medical group
• 8 hospitals with over 1,500 providers, including 800 physicians and more than 700 advanced practice clinicians.
• Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
• Physician leadership councils
• Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes.

Baptist Health Lexington, a 434-bed tertiary care facility, is a major medical research and education center. Established in 1954, Baptist Health Lexington is recognized for its excellence in heart care and cancer care, and the hospital’s Clinical Research Center conducts groundbreaking research in both fields as well as in several other disciplines.

Baptist Health Lexington continues to lead in maternity care, having delivered nearly 150,000 babies. The hospital operates six outlying outpatient centers, including locations in Georgetown, Nicholasville and Richmond.

Baptist Health Lexington has been distinguished three times as a Top Performer by The Joint Commission and has been named a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence four times.

Locally, Baptist Health Lexington is annually recognized as “Favorite Hospital” and “Favorite Place to Have a Baby” in the Readers’ Choice poll conducted by the Lexington Herald-Leader. 

A newly built (2024) satellite Baptist Health facility is located in Hamburg.

• Population of 320,601- Kentucky’s second largest city
• Low cost of living
• Often known as the “Horse Capital of the World” and home to Keeneland Race Course.
• Lexington is home to the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, Lexington Theological Seminary, and Bluegrass Community College.
• There are five historic distilleries in the Lexington area
• In its first year in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best places to live in the United States, Lexington was ranked 21st.

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HPSA Score: 12

• Competitive compensation and benefits package - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CMEallowance and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided
• 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 by experienced Immigration attorney, if needed

EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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