Family Medicine Opportunity
Job Description
Join the Leading Primary Care Team in Western Kentucky - Family Medicine Opportunity
\nMercy Health-Lourdes is actively seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine physician to join Mercy Health Physicians Kentucky, the region's largest multi-specialty medical group. Our physician-led organization is at the forefront of primary care innovation and offers a collaborative, supportive environment for providers. EPIC EMR is used.
\nOur robust care model includes:
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Team-based care supported by embedded care coordinators and on-site lab and diagnostic services
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Seamless access to inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services
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Dedicated hospitalist and emergency medicine teams, ensuring 24/7 continuity of care for your patients
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We are currently transforming primary care across our eight regional practice sites through a new, innovative care delivery model tailored to the unique needs of our patients, community, and care teams. This initiative is driven by five key pillars:
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Improved Access
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High Level of Service
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Quality of Care
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Convenience & Patient Experience
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Ease of Practice for Providers
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Each pillar is rooted in standardized, evidence-based practices, designed to support the Quadruple Aim: improving population health, enhancing the patient experience, reducing costs, and promoting provider well-being.
\nThis is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that's redefining primary care in Kentucky.
\nCompensation & Benefits:
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Competitive base salary with 2-year guarantee
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Productivity and quality incentives
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Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
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Medical education loan repayment available
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Generous CME allowance and allowed time off
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Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage
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457(b) with employer match in addition to a 457(f) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
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About Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital:
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379-bed regional medical center
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Over 100 years of serving the community with compassionate, high-quality care
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Full range of services including: Cardiovascular, Neurology, Orthopedics, Women's Health, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, Surgery Center, Sleep Center, Rehabilitation, Home Care, and more
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Member of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the U.S.
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Leadership & Professional Growth:
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Physician-led organization committed to clinical excellence and physician development
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Access to leadership development programs and strategic involvement opportunities
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About Mercy Health Physicians - Kentucky:
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170 providers across 27 practice locations, including 8 primary care clinics
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275 medical and advanced practice staff representing 35 specialties
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420,000 patient visits annually
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Serving a population of 460,000+
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Why Paducah, Kentucky?
\nPaducah is a charming, vibrant community that offers a rich blend of southern hospitality and cultural sophistication:
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Historic downtown with local shops, restaurants, and a thriving arts scene
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Two of the nation's largest man-made lakes nearby for fishing, boating, and hiking
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$44 million performing arts center, Broadway shows, and artist-in-residence programs
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Excellent public and private schools
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Recognized as one of the "Top 100 Communities for Young People"
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Convenient access to major cities: 2 hours from Nashville, 2.5 hours from St. Louis
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Daily jet service to Chicago and Houston
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