Vascular Surgery - Elizabethtown, KY - Recruiting Incentives up to $200,000

Are you looking for the perfect balance of inpatient/outpatient? Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Vascular Surgeon to join an established practice.

• Currently has one full-time MD, one outpatient APRN, one inpatient APRN
• Clinic is staffed with a full-time practice manager, one RN, one MA. and two PACs
• The practice has two ICAL accredited vascular labs with dedicated and experienced staff in the same building as the clinic
• Brand new medical pavilion that opened in 2024 has new surgery suites, three cath labs and a dedicated hybrid OR 
• MD schedule allows for two clinic days, three hybrid OR/Cath lab days  
• Patient volume typically 15-18 per day 
• 18+ patient ages only
• Office hours are 8a-4p M-F
• Call schedule is seven days per month
• One MD will go to satellite office located in Bardstown, KY once monthly

"I enjoy working for Baptist Health Hardin because it is a community of caregivers dedicated to caring for our community.  I believe our physicians, nurses and staff want what is best for our patients, because these patients are often our neighbors and friends.  I enjoy working here because I trust my colleague physicians and would allow them to care for my family and me.  Lastly, I enjoy working here because I feel that we are striving to continually improve our hospital into something which my community, my family and I can be proud of."

Dr. John Godfrey

Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Baptist Health Hardin

• Competitive compensation and benefits package - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CME allowance and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided
• Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
• Generous time off to encourage good work life balance
• 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

Baptist Health Medical Group has earned 2025-2026 Bronze-level recognition from the American Medical Association Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program for its commitment to reducing burnout and helping physicians and patients thrive.

• Multispecialty physician-led medical group
• 8 hospitals with over 1,800 providers, including 860 physicians and more than 950 advanced practice clinicians representing primary care and 78 specialties
• Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
• Physician leadership councils
• Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes.

Baptist Health Hardin Hospital employs over 2,850 staff and has more than 40 locations providing clinic and diagnostic services.  The hospital is a 300 bed regional facility.  The service area of ten (10) counties serves a combined population of over 450,000 in Central Kentucky.  The location is 40 miles south of Louisville on Interstate 65.  The hospital is the 12th largest in the state, with the second busiest Emergency Department.  The Baptist Health Hardin medical staff is comprised of over 450 physicians / providers representing 32 specialties. 

New Medical Pavilion provides high quality clinical care, focused on specialty care with surgical suites, procedural suites, support areas and diagnostic testing. Service lines will include Surgery/Urology, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Wound and Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Oncology (Cancer Care Center) and Radiation Oncology.

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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