Neurosurgeon (Fellowship-Trained in Endovascular Neurosurgery) Opportunity in Paducah, Kentucky

Neurosurgeon (Fellowship-Trained in Endovascular Neurosurgery) Opportunity in Paducah, Kentucky

Paducah, KentuckyPosted 27d agoattending physician
$200,000Pay listed on source · unverified
NeurosurgeryFull-timeNeurosurgery call participation 1:4; flexible endovascular call as program grows

Overview

Location
Paducah, Kentucky
Schedule
Neurosurgery call participation 1:4; flexible endovascular call as program grows
Source-listed pay
$200,000

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
Multispecialty physician-led medical group, Baptist Health Medical Group with 8 hospitals · Regional medical and referral center

Role summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Paducah, KY is seeking a fellowship-trained endovascular and open vascular neurosurgeon with a guaranteed two-year income plus up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives, flexible call coverage, and comprehensive benefits including student loan repayment and malpractice tail coverage. The position involves a 50/50 split of neurosurgery and endovascular cases, supported by 24/7 neurohospitalist stroke and ICU intensivist coverage at a 373-bed regional medical center.

What the posting highlights

  • 24/7 neurology stroke coverage by 2 fellowship-trained neuro-hospitalist; ICU staffed 24/7 by intensivists
  • Care setting: 50% neurosurgery cases and 50% endovascular and open vascular cases
  • Patient population: Serving about 350,000 patients a year from four states in Paducah, Kentucky and surrounding areas
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Source-listed pay$200k
Physician-reported total comp$890k–$975k · $920k median
$107kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1068k

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Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$200,000
Pay context
Source-listed pay · not yet verified
Evidence
Incentive Overview Competitive compensation and benefits package - base compensation and up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fello
Observed
1 wk ago
Compensation model
Two-year income guarantee with base compensation plus opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
Bonus / incentives
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 · Up to $200,000 total recruiting incentives

Benefits named in the posting

  • Starting bonus
  • Student loan repayment
  • Residency/fellowship stipend
  • Relocation/moving allowance
  • CME allowance
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Immigration support by experienced immigration attorney
Next steps

Employer

Baptist Health Medical Group

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Multispecialty physician-led medical group, Baptist Health Medical Group with 8 hospitals
Facility type
Regional medical and referral center
Beds
373
Patient population
Serving about 350,000 patients a year from four states in Paducah, Kentucky and surrounding areas
EHR
EPIC
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Kentucky
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Multispecialty physician-led medical group, Baptist Health Medical Group with 8 hospitals

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $200,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Call burden
Neurosurgery call participation 1:4; flexible endovascular call as program grows
Inpatient / outpatient
50% neurosurgery cases and 50% endovascular and open vascular cases
Coverage model
24/7 neurology stroke coverage by 2 fellowship-trained neuro-hospitalist; ICU staffed 24/7 by intensivists
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
yes

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
Pay not verified
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
3 days ago
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Endovascular and Open Vascular Neurosurgery opportunity - Paducah, Kentucky - recruiting incentives up to $200,000 Join Baptist Health's Medical Group in Paducah, Kentucky as an Endovascular and Open Vascular Neurosurgeon. Requirements Fellowship trained or trained at an Endovascular focused program BE/BC in Neurosurgery Practice Highlights 50% neurosurgery cases and 50% endovascular and open vascular cases Participation in neurosurgery call (equally 1:4)) Flexible endovascular call as program grows and access to physician extenders Note there is 24/7 neurology stroke coverage by 2 fellowship trained neuro-hospitalist ICU staffed with 24/7 intensivists Incentive Overview Competitive compensation and benefits package - base compensation and 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 Self-managed 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 About Baptist Health Medical Group Baptist Health Medical Group has earned 2025-2026 Bronze-level recognition from the American Medical Association Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program for its commitment to reducing burnout and helping physicians and patients thrive. Multispecialty physician-led medical group 8 hospitals with over 1,800 providers, including 860 physicians and more than 950 advanced practice clinicians representing primary care and 78 specialties Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams Physician leadership councils Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes. About Baptist Health Paducah Baptist Health Paducah is a 373-bed regional medical and referral center, serving about 350,000 patients a year from four states. The hospital provides a full range of services, including cardiac and cancer care, diagnostic imaging, women's and children's services, surgery, emergency treatment, rehabilitation, transitional care, weight management and wound care. The main campus covers eight square blocks, plus off-site outpatient rehab, occupational medicine, primary care, school clinics, imaging and lab. Overall, Baptist Hospital Paducah offers 20 points of care to make healthcare more convenient for area residents. Baptist Health Paducah has over 1300 employees, making it one of the region's largest employers; and over 365 physicians representing more than 40 medical specialties. The Baptist Health Foundation Paducah supports needed services, facilities and other areas of growth. The hospital opened in 1953 as Western Baptist Hospital and changed its name in early 2013, along with other facilities in Baptist Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Kentucky. The hospital has earned Pathway to Excellence designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nursing Credentialing Center. About Paducah, Kentucky Paducah's population is about 95,000 residents Paducah is a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designed Creative City in the field of Crafts and Folks Art (1 of 2 in the United States) Trendy downtown with unique restaurants, shops, and farmer's market Easy access to state parks, including two of the nation's largest man-made lakes (Lake Barkley and Land Between the Lakes) offering boating, fishing, and hiking $44 million Performing Arts Center which houses Broadway shows and concerts Nationally recognized artist district Named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People which starts with excellent public and private schools Nashville, TN is a 2-hour drive and St. Louis, MO is a 2.5-hour drive Recognized as the US capitol of quilting Barkley Regional Airport - jet service to Charlotte, NC (twice daily); soon to be added: daily flights to Chicago and Houston Click here for more information about Paducah, KY. HPSA Score: 15 In Paducah, we take pride in offering a wide range of options that cater to the diverse ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds of our residents. To that end, Paducah offers Christian churches, a Jewish temple and an Islamic worship center to meet diverse spiritual needs. For more information about this opportunity please reach out to Jane Barger Sourcer, Physician Recruitment Cell: 781-690-1556 jane.barger@bhsi.com