Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Company: Baptist Health Medical Group - Kentucky and southe
Location: Louisville
Posted on: June 17, 2026

Job Description:

Incentive Overview

• Competitive compensation and benefits package - 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
• Generous 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

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 .

• Kentucky's largest metro area with a population of 1 million+ located on the Ohio River
• Home of the Kentucky Derby- "the most exciting two minutes in sports".
• 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 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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HIPSA Score: 20

Founded in 1953, Baptist Health Floyd , formerly known as Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services, is at 225-bed, acute care regional healthcare provider with one of southern Indiana's most advanced comprehensive cardiac surgery programs. The hospital offers 69 points of care in a full continuum, from inpatient care to rehabilitation services and home care. Services include cardiac surgery, thoracic and vascular services, orthopedics, spine care, wound care, pain management, sleep care, cancer care, diabetic treatment, weight management services and a full range of women's services, including obstetrics. The cancer center's breast program is the only program in southern Indiana to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. The hospital is also designated Pathway to Excellence for excellence in nursing services by the American Nursing Credentialing Center.

• Located 5 miles north of Louisville, KY
• New Albany is referred to as Louisville s Brooklyn. It is just one bridge away and is recognized for its creative and top-notch culinary scene
• Very reasonable cost of living and housing options
• Population of 36,647
• New Albany s downtown has seen a recent revitalization that includes several walkable blocks of restaurants to enjoy an authentic, local dining experience
• Includes many outdoors spaces and parks to enjoy with pets, family, and friends
• Offers a wide variety of options from charming rustic communities to the energy of city living, all within a short drive
• Has many cultural amenities and sports programs

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