| Location | Paducah, KY |
Emergency Medicine Physician | $50,000 Start-Date Bonus | Paducah, KY
Job Details:
Position Highlights
$50,000 Start-Date Bonus
Independent Contractor (1099) Position
Leading Compensation
Flexible Scheduling
Company-Paid Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
APP Support
Epic EMR
New Graduates Welcome
Emergency Department Profile
Approximately 37,500 annual emergency department visits
35 hours of physician coverage daily
36 hours of advanced practice provider coverage daily
Approximately 1:1 physician-to-APP coverage ratio
APP support focused primarily in Fast Track
Epic EMR
On-site specialty support, including cardiology, general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and intensive care
About Baptist Health Paducah
Baptist Health Paducah is a 373-bed regional medical and referral center serving approximately 200,000 patients each year across four states. The hospital provides a broad range of services, including advanced cardiac and cancer care, diagnostic imaging, surgery, emergency treatment, rehabilitation, wound care, and women's and children's services.
Physicians benefit from extensive specialty resources, 24/7 neurology coverage, and the region's only Level III NICU. The hospital also provides more than 45 points of care throughout western Kentucky and southern Illinois.
Hospital recognition includes American Heart Association Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll achievements, American College of Cardiology accreditations, and certified cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Why Paducah?
Vibrant Ohio River waterfront community
Minutes from Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley outdoor recreation
Low cost of living with convenient access to Nashville, St. Louis, and Memphis
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine
Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain one
Ability to meet hospital credentialing requirements
Live and Practice in Paducah
Located near the Illinois border at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers, Paducah combines regional accessibility with a distinctive arts, dining, and riverfront community.
Paducah is one of only ten UNESCO Creative Cities in the United States and is recognized for its working artist community, galleries, public art, and the National Quilt Museum. The historic downtown and Lower Town Arts District offer locally owned restaurants, boutiques, preserved architecture, festivals, and live performances.
Outdoor recreation includes nearby lakes, parks, trails, boating, fishing, and the scenic riverfront. The community also provides convenient regional access to Nashville, St. Louis, and Memphis.