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