Job Details: Otolaryngology Opportunity - South Central Kentucky

Description: Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky - home of "Lake Cumberland" the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi - with more shoreline than the state of Florida.
Otolaryngology Opportunity - Immediate Opening
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital has an opportunity for an Otolaryngologist who is interested in relocating to Somerset, Kentucky. Lake Cumberland is a true regional referral center for over 250,000 plus people from more than 7 surrounding counties. Your ramp-up would be quick - due to the definite need for this specialty. Lake Cumberland has a very competitive package for the right physician. We can offer either a Recruitment Agreement or Employed Agreement to the right physician. Total Package will include a sign on bonus - Relocation - office start up help - Advertisement Expense - etc depending on needs.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is A 259-bed JCAHO-accredited acute-care facility that is located in south central Kentucky. We recently completed a $55 million project that added a 5 story patient tower, 25 additional acute-care beds and the addition of a three-level parking garage attached to our hospital. Construction included expansion areas for our Rehab Unit, Neurosciences Institute and the Heart & Lung Institute.

Lake Cumberland has invested more than $47 million in facility and equipment capitol, which includes: 2 Cath labs, 2 1.5 telsa MRI's, 64 Slice CT, Spiral CT, Digital Fluoroscopy. Also adding Women's Breast Clinic with Digital Mammography, Wound Care Center with two Hyperbaric Chambers, Certified Stroke Center, EP laboratory; and a Bariatric Center.

By the 2008 year-end, all areas of the hospital will be new or completely renovated!

Somerset, Kentucky is one of the fastest growing communities in Kentucky. The Hospital serves over 65,000 residents countywide with a regional draw area over 250,000. With highly rated schools, both Public and Private. Traveling distance 1.5 hours to Lexington, KY; 2 hours to Louisville, Cincinnati or Knoxville; and a 3-hour drive to Nashville.

As far as recreation is concerned, if you are interested in water sports of any kind - you will find it at Lake Cumberland. Fishing is at its best with fishing tournaments held weekly during the season. If camping is a favorite pastime - you will find campsites all around the lake area, along with hiking trails and bicyclist taking advantage of the beautiful scenic views.

The cost of living in Somerset, Kentucky is very reasonable - You will get more quality and quantity for your money when you buy a home in Somerset than most communities located in this section of the United States.
Louise Bales, CMSR
615-565-1576 Office
mary.bales@lpnt.net

Posting Date: Sep 4 08