General Orthopedic Surgeon – $800K Guaranteed Salary | $50K Sign-On Bonus | J-1 Visa Sponsorship | Henderson, KY

**General Orthopedic Physician Opportunity - Deaconess Clinic** **Henderson, KY location** ## Primary Responsibilities ******General Orthopedic Duties** * Operate an outpatient clinic designed to accommodate an increased volume of referral patients. * Provide coverage for inpatient orthopedic care. * Maintain a minimum of 36 hours per week of direct patient contact, along with 4 hours per week dedicated to administrative tasks. ## Position Highlights * **Full-time position (40 hours per week)****** * **Guaranteed salary of $800,000 for the first 12 months** * **$50,000 sign-on bonus with a 5-year contract** * **Competitive productivity-based compensation after year one** * Additional **quality bonus opportunity** once productivity threshold is met * Many physicians in our specialty programs **exceed their initial guarantee** * **J- 1 acceptable ** ## Practice Details * **General Orthopedics (1.0 FTE)** * **Inpatient coverage:** Approximately **7 days per month** * **Call coverage:** 1:4 * Fully implemented **Epic EMR** for both inpatient and outpatient care ## Benefits Deaconess Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package including: * Medical and Dental Insurance * **401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans** * **Five weeks of vacation** * **One week CME with professional allowance up to ** * Six paid holidays * Malpractice insurance coverage * Moving allowance up to 15K * Additional employee benefits and professional support ## Program Highlights The orthopedic service line benefits from: * Referrals from a **Level II Trauma Center** * A large **primary care referral network** * Strong relationships with **inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs** * Access to an **Immediate Orthopedics Care urgent care facility** , providing additional referral opportunities * A large regional service area across **Southwestern Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southern Illinois** With a large referral base and growing service demand, this position provides an opportunity to **quickly build a successful and high-volume practice** within a supportive and integrated health system. ## Community Information **Henderson, KY** - A **welcoming, family-friendly community** along the Ohio River offering an **excellent quality of life**. * **Just 10 minutes from Evansville, IN** (city population ~117,000; metro area ~315,000) * Access to **Evansville 's top-rated public and private schools**, shopping, dining, airport, and entertainment options. * **Affordable cost of living** with **excellent housing options**. * **Strong public and private schools** in both **Henderson, KY** and **Evansville, IN**. * **Outdoor recreation** opportunities: riverfront trails, boating, fishing, and golf. * Close proximity to **Green River** , **Audubon State Park** , and local wineries for outdoor enthusiasts. * **Easy weekend access** to **Louisville, Nashville** , and **St. Louis** for additional urban activities and events. **Ready to Join Our Team?** Contact **Shannon Clements** , Senior Physician Recruiter, for more information or to apply: 📞 **270-952-1116** ✉️ **Shannon.Clements@deaconess.com**