The position
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.
Salary
$435,000
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off — the rest of your year is yours
Schedule
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Flexible block arrangements to suit your preference
Support
ER physicians, hospitalists, IR & GI
Dedicated specialist support on-site
The lifestyle
Paducah.
Small city. Big character.
Small city. Big character.
Paducah 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.
Ohio & Tennessee Rivers
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 highlights
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Acute Care Surgery — full scope
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2–4 consults · 1–3 operative cases per day
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2-surgeon team — collaborative practice
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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
Compensation & benefits
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$435,000 annual salary
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
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Malpractice + tail coverage
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Medical, dental & vision
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Employer-matched 401(k) + CME
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Travel & lodging support
Arranged by SAMGI's travel team
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Credentialing & onboarding support
Why SAMGI
A 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.
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Physician-led
Run by surgeons, for surgeons
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Growth & support
We nurture clinician development at every stage
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Admin-free practice
We carry the burden — you focus on patients
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