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General Surgery- Louisville and LaGrange, KY- base compensation and recruiting Incentives up to $200,000
Baptist Health Medical Group-Louisville, SEEKING: Highly motivated, BC/BE general surgeon with strong work ethic, experienced with high complexity cases, laparoscopy, endoscopy and colon/rectal experience is a minimum to join one of Louisville’s premier surgery groups.
- Join a group of 8 physicians. 2 APPs rotate OR and office time and 1 strictly inpatient coverage.
- Blocked OR and Endo time (regular EGDs and colonoscopies performed for screening and diagnostic capabilities)
- Call schedule - 1 week on and call coverage for short call and Baptist Health LaGrange Hospital
- 5 schedulers in the office
- Two days in clinic
- Optional participation in tumor boards
- Baptist Health Medical Group offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
About Baptist Health Louisville
Baptist Health Louisville is a 519-bed tertiary-care hospital located in the heart of St. Matthews. The all-private room hospital provides virtually all inpatient services with the exception of transplantation and burn care.
The hospital’s emergency services include special teams for heart attack and stroke care. Cancer services include two freestanding radiation centers and the Charles and Mimi Osborn Cancer Center, which also offers a cancer resource center and a multidisciplinary lung care clinic. Special services include women’s health, labor and delivery, digital mammography, ultrasound and bone-density scanning for osteoporosis. Other areas of expertise include orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular services, wound care, behavioral health, occupational health, acute rehabilitation, and in-home care provided by Baptist Health Home Care.
Baptist Health Louisville has twice achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®.
About Baptist Health LaGrange
Baptist Health La Grange is a 120-bed hospital providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services to residents of Oldham, Henry, Trimble, Carroll and eastern Jefferson counties. It serves more than 140,000 patients annually and offers 90 acute care beds, including an intensive care unit, a medical/surgical unit, telemetry, women’s center and a 30-bed rehab and skilled care unit.
Baptist Health Medical Group physician offices are conveniently located on campus and at Baptist Health Crestwood, an outpatient facility that offers easy access to physical therapy, diagnostic imaging and a physician office. The hospital also manages Oldham County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which is a service owned by the Oldham County Ambulance Taxing District. Oldham County EMS is operated by Baptist Health, in partnership with the Oldham County Ambulance Taxing District and Fiscal Court. Baptist Health La Grange is part of Baptist Health’s Kentuckiana region, which also includes Baptist Health Louisville and Baptist Health Floyd. Baptist Health is the largest, not-for-profit, faith-based health system in Kentucky and southern Indiana.
Incentive Overview
- Competitive compensation and benefits package - base salary and 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
- Self-managed time off
- 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
About Louisville
City of Louisville, Kentucky
- Kentucky's largest metro area with a population of 1 million+ and the 16th largest city in the U.S.
- Flights available worldwide from Muhammad Ali International Airport
- Home of the Kentucky Derby- "the most exciting two minutes in sports" and the Louisville Slugger bats; birthplace of Muhammad Ali
- Climate - mild four-season climate with average temperatures of 79 in July and 35 in January
- Cost of living is consistently below the national average, with housing costs 76% of national averages
- Louisville, KY is within a day's drive of more than 50% of the U.S. population
- The city landed on over 35 "Best Of" lists
- Ranked #5 on the Top 10 New Brainpower Cities in America
- National Geographic listed Louisville in the Top 10 Food Cities; Zagat called it one of America's Next Hot Food Cities
- CNBC: Reported that Louisville is one of the top 15 cities in the country attracting the most millennials
- One of the country's most extensive park systems and a world-renowned arts scene. Louisville has 122 parks that span more than 14,000 acres, including Waterfront Park on the banks of the Ohio River. The Louisville Loop will soon connect all the city’s parks by a paved walkway.
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HPSA Score: 20

About LaGrange, Kentucky
Click here for more information on LaGrange, KY. HPSA Score: 6 |
Practice Opportunity -General Surgery - Richmond, KY
Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon to join Baptist Health Medical Group located in Richmond, Kentucky. Our physician-led surgical program is seeking an energetic and compassionate General Surgeon to join us.
- Practice has 3 MD, 1 Ultrasound Tech, and support staff.
- Offers a flexible work schedule.
- Clinic is open Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm.
For additional information please contact:
Daveshia C. Taylor, MPH, CPRP
Senior Manager, Physician Recruiting
East Region
Office: 859.260.5334
Email: daveshia.taylor@bhsi.com
About Baptist Health Medical Group
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 1,700 providers, including 850 physicians and more than 750 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.
Incentive Overview
- Competitive compensation and benefits package - base compensation and 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
- Self-managed 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
About Baptist Health Richmond
Baptist Health Richmond is a 105-bed acute care hospital that has served its community for more than 100 years. Residents surrounding counties flock to Baptist Health Richmond for their care, including those in Madison, Estill, Garrard, Rockcastle, Lee and Jackson counties. The hospital joined the Baptist Health family in 2012 and has completed a $20+ million dollar renovation and expansion project.
Specialized, comprehensive services offered include:
- Cancer care
- Heart care
- Weight loss
- Orthopedics
- Women’s health
- Mother & baby care
- Neurosciences
- Emergency care
- Rehabilitation
- Sleep disorders
- Occupational health
- Surgical services
- Digestive health
- Inpatient Psychiatry
Baptist Health Richmond has earned the Pathway to Excellence designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nursing Credentialing Center. Baptist Health Richmond’s laboratory and hospital are accredited through the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), which is authorized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to survey hospitals for compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation and Coverage.
About Richmond, Kentucky
Richmond is the sixth largest city in Kentucky with a population of about 35,000 residents. You are able to enjoy suburban life in a charming college town, home to Eastern Kentucky University, with a great school system. You will get the benefits of a small community, while having access to the city: 20 minutes from Lexington and 1 hour from Louisville. You can boat on Laurel Lake and attend a UK basketball game within the same afternoon. In the heart of Kentucky and on the heels of Appalachian region, you will have Keeneland, Red River Gorge, the Bourbon Trail, and all things Kentucky in your backyard. Richmond, Kentucky is a place you must see for yourself!
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HPSA Score: 14
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.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.
