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CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon to join a well-established and high-functioning orthopedic practice at CHI Saint Joseph London in London, Kentucky.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is looking for a large referral base, dedicated surgical block time, meaningful community impact, a collaborative orthopedic team, and the stability of an employed position with one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic health systems.

At CommonSpirit Health, our mission is to make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while advancing social justice for all. We are looking for physicians who share our commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and service to the community.

Opportunity Highlights

The incoming physician can expect:

• Practice type: Orthopedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee; employed physician opportunity with CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group
• Schedule: Anticipated schedule of 2-3 days in clinic and 2 days of surgery per week
• Call: 1:4, taken 7 days at a time; call consists mostly of phone consults
• Support staff: Practice currently includes 3 MDs, 8 APPs, CMAs, and additional support staff
• APP support: APP support within the clinic and for rounding on patients
• Clinic/hospital setting: Orthopedic practice in London, Kentucky, connected to CHI Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital serving southeastern Kentucky
• Surgical resources: Dedicated block days for surgery
• Clinic resources: X-ray available within the clinic
• EMR: Epic
• Referral base: Large referral base with limited competition for hip and knee reconstruction in the draw area
• Practice performance: High-functioning group with providers practicing in the 75th percentile
• Facility: State-of-the-art, $152 million facility opened in 2010
• Recognition: CHI Saint Joseph London has earned Leapfrog A status and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work

What We Offer

CommonSpirit Health offers a competitive and comprehensive recruitment package, which may include:

• Competitive salary guarantee for up to 3 years and a lucrative production model after guarantee period.
• Additional quality-based bonus
• Sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency stipend, and relocation assistance offered
• 1 week CME, $4,000
• Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• Eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, short-term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources.
• Retirement options (both standard and ROTH options) through Fidelity with up to 3% match PLUS an additional annual company contribution of 3% of your salary to your choice of 401k or pension plan.
• EPIC- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations

Final compensation and recruitment incentives will be discussed directly with qualified candidates and may vary based on experience, training, location, and specialty. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that CommonSpirit Health, in good faith, believes it might pay for this role at the time of posting.

Qualified candidates should have:

• MD or DO degree
• Successful completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency program
• Successful completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive fellowship or similar fellowship training
• Board certification or active participation in the board examination process
• Focus on routine and complex replacement and revision surgeries
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• DEA license or eligibility
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care
• Interest in serving the needs of patients throughout London, Laurel County, southeastern Kentucky, and the broader CHI Saint Joseph Health service area
• Visa sponsorship: J-1/H-1B visa sponsorship available

About CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Orthopedics

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Orthopedics in London provides comprehensive orthopedic care for patients affected by bone, joint, spine, sports-related, acute, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The orthopedic team offers evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and advanced surgical techniques to help patients recover and return to normal activities.

The London orthopedic program includes Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Spine, Podiatry, Diagnostic Imaging, and related musculoskeletal services. Saint Joseph London has earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Total Hip and Knee Replacement and Shoulder Replacement, reflecting the strength of its orthopedic care.

About CHI Saint Joseph London

Saint Joseph London, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health, is a 150-bed regional hospital established in 1926. The current $152 million, 340,000-square-foot facility opened in 2010 and serves London, Laurel County, and communities throughout southeastern Kentucky, including Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Knox, Pulaski, Rockcastle, and Whitley counties.

The hospital is committed to providing high-quality care guided by CommonSpirit's mission and core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration. The facility offers all-private patient rooms, with many overlooking a lake and garden on a 52-acre healing environment.

About CHI Saint Joseph Health

CHI Saint Joseph Health is one of Kentucky's largest health systems, with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, and home health agencies. The system serves patients in 35 counties across Central and Eastern Kentucky and is committed to building healthier communities by integrating care and expanding access through local partnerships.

About the Community - London, Kentucky

Located in Laurel County in southeastern Kentucky, London offers a welcoming community with a strong connection to outdoor recreation, regional culture, and convenient access along I-75. London is known as Kentucky's Cycling Capital and is recognized as a Trail Town and Tree City USA, with scenic routes and outdoor amenities for residents and visitors.

Physicians and their families enjoy:

• A family-friendly community with a small-town feel and regional access throughout southeastern Kentucky
• Outdoor recreation through the London Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest
• Access to Laurel River Lake, which offers boating, fishing, paddling, scuba diving, and lakeside recreation
• Hiking, biking, mountain biking, off-road recreation, and hundreds of miles of trails throughout the surrounding region
• Convenient access to I-75 and nearby communities including Corbin, Somerset, Richmond, and Lexington
• A community with deep Kentucky history, local events, restaurants, and access to both Appalachian foothills and Bluegrass destinations
• An excellent setting to build a high-demand surgical practice while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in southeastern Kentucky

About CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. Across its national network, CommonSpirit delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites, and hospital-based locations, in addition to home-based services and virtual care offerings. Its vision is 'a healthier future for all - inspired by faith, driven by innovation and powered by our humanity.'

Our values - Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration - guide how we serve our patients, communities, and one another.