Outpatient Psychiatrist Opportunity with No Call– Mercy Health–Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, Kentucky

Mercy Health–Lourdes Hospital, part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the nation's top 20 health systems, is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist to join our growing Behavioral Health team in Paducah, Kentucky.

This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment alongside experienced Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors who are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health care.

Position Highlights

• Primarily outpatient psychiatry with the option to participate in inpatient coverage for additional compensation if desired
• Flexible scheduling designed to promote work-life balance
• Multiple remote work/telepsychiatry options available
• Average daily patient volume of 12–14 adult patients
• Modern outpatient clinic conveniently connected to the hospital
• Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit with 21 adult beds
• Fully integrated EPIC electronic medical record
• Standard clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient care

Compensation & Benefits

Mercy Health offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• Two-year guaranteed salary with excellent long-term earning potential
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and malpractice coverage
• Tail malpractice coverage provided
• Retirement savings plan with employer benefits
• Paid time off
• Visa sponsorship available through the Delta Regional Authority

Why Paducah?

Paducah offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and quality of life. Recognized for its thriving arts community, welcoming atmosphere, and affordable cost of living, the city provides an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family.

• A nationally recognized downtown, arts district, and performing arts center
• Outstanding outdoor recreation with nearby lakes, rivers, and state parks
• Excellent public and private school options
• Convenient access to Nashville, St. Louis, and Memphis
• Daily commercial flights to Chicago and Houston
• A low cost of living with a high quality of life

Lourdes serves as a regional referral center for a wide geographic region, including more than a dozen counties in western Kentucky, southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and northwest Tennessee. Lourdes offers an extensive array of medical specialties and technologies typically found in much larger urban settings.

Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and the state's fourth-largest employer, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2016. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and more than 500 care sites, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network, Mercy Health Select, coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 200,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings program. In keeping with its Mission to improve the health of its communities, Mercy Health provides more than $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit www.mercy.com or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth).