Physician - Pain Medicine

Deaconess Kentucky Specialty Clinic seeking a Pain Management Physician to join a growing, well-supported pain program in Hopkinsville, KY. This position offers a strong guaranteed salary, tiered productivity incentives, APP support, and the opportunity to build a long-term, sustainable practice within a physician-led health system.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Year 1 guaranteed base salary: $550,000
• Sign-on bonus: $50,000 (forgivable loan over 5 years)
• 5-year contract with automatic annual renewal
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement plans: 401(k), 457(b), and 457(f) with employer contribution
• CME: 5 days + $3,500 annual stipend
• $1,500 annual CME technology allowance
• $60/month cell phone stipend
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Licensing, DEA, and board fees covered
• Mileage reimbursement
• Relocation assistance: $15,000

Practice Setting:

This outpatient-focused pain management role includes:

• Employed position with Deaconess KY Specialty Clinic
• Established referral base within Deaconess network
• APP support with supervision compensation
• Modern clinic space with state-of-the-art equipment
• Epic EMR across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Opportunity to participate in program growth and service line development

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions
• Perform interventional pain procedures consistent with training
• Collaborate with APPs, primary care, and specialty providers
• Participate in quality initiatives and department goals
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care

Call Responsibilities:

• Full-time, clinic-based schedule
• Call expectations: to be discussed (flexible based on coverage model)

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pain Management
• Eligible for Kentucky medical licensure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Deaconess:

Join a growing pain management program with strong leadership and APP support. This role offers high earning potential, excellent work-life balance, and the ability to build a sustainable practice within a respected health system.

Live Where You Want

Enjoy the freedom to choose your lifestyle with the option to live in Hopkinsville, Clarksville, Nashville, or nearby communities. Hopkinsville offers a diverse, welcoming environment with strong public and private school options and a cost of living approximately 25% below the national average, allowing for an exceptional quality of life.

Physicians are just 45 minutes from Land Between the Lakes, ideal for hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation, and one hour from Nashville, TN and Nashville International Airport, providing easy access to concerts, professional sports, dining, festivals, and premier shopping.