Physician - Orthopedic Surgery

General Orthopedic Physician Opportunity – Deaconess Clinic
Deaconess Specialty Physicians | Henderson, KY location

Build a high-volume practice quickly with strong referral support, dedicated OR access, and a clear path to exceeding $1M+ income.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Immediate Volume: Step into an established referral network with strong demand across a large regional service area


• Established Walk-In Clinic staffed by experienced advanced practice providers – new patient opportunities.


• Efficient Practice Model: Integrated system with Epic across inpatient and outpatient settings


• Balanced Schedule: Mix of clinic, OR, and manageable call.


• Support to Grow: Access to rehab, urgent ortho care, and primary care feeders.


• Dedicated OR block time at very close acute care hospital.


• Opportunity to participate in partially physician-owned ambulatory surgery center.


• Consistent APP support with entire practice, outpatient and inpatient


• Partner hospital is very experienced in orthopedic care and surgery techniques.


• Supported by Orthopedic Traumatologists

Practice Overview

• General Orthopedics (1.0 FTE)


• Clinic + Surgical Practice + APP Support


• Call: 1:4


• Inpatient Coverage: ~7 days/month


• Opportunity to ramp up quickly.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Outpatient clinic with consistent referral flow


• Surgical cases supported by hospital infrastructure and care coordination teams.


• Collaboration with primary care and rehab services to maintain continuity of care.


• 5-10 cases per week average (annual average ortho does 350 cases per year)


• Call coverage supported by APPs as physician wishes.

Compensation

• $800,000 guaranteed (Year 1) + productivity opportunity


• Many physicians exceed initial guarantee based on volume.


• Productivity model after Year 1 with additional quality incentives


• Earning potential exceeding $1M

Additional Incentives

• $50,000 sign-on bonus (5-year agreement)


• Up to $15,000 relocation


• Full benefits package including 401(k) and 457(b).


• Malpractice with tail coverage


• 5 weeks PTO + 1 week CME

Why Physicians Choose This Market

• Large regional draw area across Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southern Illinois


• Level II Trauma Center referrals.


• Ability to build a busy, financially rewarding practice quickly.


• Lower cost of living with access to a metro area (Evansville)

Location

Henderson, KY – 10 minutes from Evansville, IN

• Regional population ~300K+


• Easy access to Nashville, Louisville, and St. Louis


• Family-friendly community with strong schools and outdoor recreation

Candidate Requirements

• BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery


• J-1 candidates welcome to apply