Hand and Wrist Specialist – Orthopedic Surgery / Upper Extremity

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyOrthopedic Surgery
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedJ-1
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedSign-on, Retention, Relocation

We Are Recruiting a Hand and Wrist Specialist for a High-Volume Outpatient Orthopedic Practice in Kentucky

Our established, high-volume outpatient orthopedic practice is seeking a fellowship-trained Hand and Wrist Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team. This position offers a shareholder track in a collegial, well-resourced environment with a strong referral base and excellent clinical support.

Position Overview:
The incoming physician will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of hand and wrist conditions in an outpatient setting. Surgical cases are performed in our on-site or affiliated ambulatory surgery center. The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, efficient, and committed to providing the highest standard of patient care.

 

Who We Are Looking For

  • MD or DO 

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery (or Plastic Surgery with Hand Fellowship)

  • Completion of an accredited Hand Surgery Fellowship

  • Eligible for and able to obtain medical licensure in Kentucky

  • Excellent surgical technique, patient communication, and team collaboration skills

 

Why Choose Graves Gilbert Clinic

  • Competitive base salary with productivity incentives

  • Shareholder track opportunity

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and malpractice coverage

  • CME allowance and paid time off

 

Common Procedures Performed in Practice Include:

  • Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Release

  • Excision of Cyst

  • Dupuytren’s Release

  • Finger PIP Joint Debridement and Mass Excision

  • Finger Amputations

  • Nailbed Repair and Pinning

  • Extensor Tenosynovectomy with Tendon Transfer

  • Ligament Repair

 

Graves Gilbert Clinic--Celebrating a Lifetime of Care

In 1937, G.Y. Graves and J.T. Gilbert forged an unlikely partnership and embarked on a journey, the outcome of which no one could have predicted. By 1941, Bowling Green's first multi-specialty group was formed and by 1969, the clinic housed 15 of the city's 37 total physicians. Today, Graves Gilbert Clinic houses more than 200 providers, representing 30 medical specialties, who continue to lead the way in medical innovation and technology, and serve South Central Kentucky with the same level of care and dedication that their founding fathers promised over 80 years ago when Dr. Graves and Dr. Gilbert shook hands and made a commitment to the future: A commitment to a Lifetime of Care.

Our Mission

To be the preferred and preeminent provider of quality healthcare services in south central Kentucky.

Graves Gilbert Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic in Bowling Green, KY, founded in 1937 by Dr. G.Y. Graves and Dr. Tom Gilbert. Our goal has always been to provide sensitive, compassionate care to our patients with respect to the total well-being of the individual.

Since its founding, the clinic has grown to include over 200 providers in Bowling Green, KY representing 30 medical specialties.

Join us in Bowling Green, where innovation meets tradition — home of WKU, the Corvette, and one of Kentucky’s fastest-growing communities.

Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a vibrant and growing university town that offers cultural richness, strong schools, and family-friendly living. Home to Western Kentucky University (WKU) and the nationally recognized Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, Bowling Green places a strong emphasis on education with two public school systems, a private Montessori school, and an active homeschool co-op.

The community enjoys a thriving arts and entertainment scene, including the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) and the historic Capitol Arts Theater. Residents also benefit from quaint small businesses, abundant shopping amenities, diverse restaurants, and family attractions like Beech Bend Park. Known worldwide as the birthplace of the Corvette, Bowling Green blends innovation, tradition, and quality of life.

With a countywide population of approximately 147,936 as of 2024 (U.S. Census data), Warren County continues to grow and prosper. Its central location offers the convenience of being just a short drive from Nashville, TN, as well as easy access to several other major cities — making Bowling Green an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

Facility & Address

  • Graves Gilbert Clinic
  • Bowling Green KY 42101

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