General Surgeon

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by human kindness. Common Spirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, Common Spirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As Common Spirit Health, we 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 we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please  for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

Requisition
Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Provider Physician Provider Type MD/DO Speciality Surgery Bonuses Offered Productivity, Quality, Relocation, Residency Stipend, Sign-on Loan Repayment Yes Visa Sponsorship Not Applicable Remote No Category Physician Recruiter Name Andrew Barclay Recruiter Email andrew.barclay Shift Day

Essential Duties
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• Understand, support, and implement the mission of the facility to deliver health care to those in need in the performance of all job responsibilities
• Ensure that patient care meets or exceeds the facility quality standards
• Ensure that patient satisfaction meets or exceeds standards set by the facility
• Educate patients on both clinical and managed care
• Participate in clinic and network task forces as requested and appropriate
• Function as an effective clinic team member
• Meet productivity standards
• Effectively use clinic financial and other performance information

Additional Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
• Reverence:
  Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
• Integrity:
  Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
• Compassion:
  Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
• Excellence:
  Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
• Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers

Job Requirements

Education :

• M.D. or D.O.
• Successful completion of an accredited residency Program in U.S. or Canada

License/Certification:

• Kentucky License/Eligible
• DEA
• Board certification or active participation in the examination process

CHI Saint Joseph in Lexington, KY is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Surgeon to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice General Surgery in a supportive, patient-centered environment. Enjoy a collaborative medical community, access to advanced technology, and the ability to shape your own practice with a healthy work-life balance.

Position Highlights:

• 100% General Surgery practice with participation in both General Surgery and Bariatric call
• Supportive, collaborative team of experienced surgeons
• Opportunity to develop and grow your own subspecialty interests
• Access to three onsite surgical robots, including the newest Da Vinci 5
• Established, reliable APP support
• Systemwide EPIC EMR

Offer Includes:

• 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
• 33 days PTO plus 6 paid holidays per year
• 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, My Wellness 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

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