Largest Primary Care Practice in Western Kentucky Seeks New Partner
Job at a glance
Job description
Mercy Health–Lourdes is actively seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine or Internal 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.
Our robust care model includes:
- Team-based care supported by embedded care coordinators and on-site lab and diagnostic services
- Seamless access to inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services
- Dedicated hospitalist and emergency medicine teams, ensuring 24/7 continuity of care for your patients
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:
- Improved Access
- High Level of Service
- Quality of Care
- Convenience & Patient Experience
- Ease of Practice for Providers
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.
This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that’s redefining primary care in Kentucky.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with 2-year guarantee
- Productivity and quality incentives
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Medical education loan repayment available
- Generous CME allowance and allowed time off
- Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage
- 457(b) with employer match in addition to a 457(f) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
About Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital:
- 379-bed regional medical center
- Over 100 years of serving the community with compassionate, high-quality care
- Full range of services including: Cardiovascular, Neurology, Orthopedics, Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, Surgery Center, Sleep Center, Rehabilitation, Home Care, and more
- Member of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the U.S.
Leadership & Professional Growth:
- Physician-led organization committed to clinical excellence and physician development
- Access to leadership development programs and strategic involvement opportunities
About Mercy Health Physicians – Kentucky:
- 170 providers across 27 practice locations, including 8 primary care clinics
- 275 medical and advanced practice staff representing 35 specialties
- 420,000 patient visits annually
- Serving a population of 460,000+
Why Paducah, Kentucky?
Paducah is a charming, vibrant community that offers a rich blend of southern hospitality and cultural sophistication:
- Historic downtown with local shops, restaurants, and a thriving arts scene
- Two of the nation’s largest man-made lakes nearby for fishing, boating, and hiking
- $44 million performing arts center, Broadway shows, and artist-in-residence programs
- Excellent public and private schools
- Recognized as one of the “Top 100 Communities for Young People”
- Convenient access to major cities: 2 hours from Nashville, 2.5 hours from St. Louis
- Daily jet service to Charlotte, NC
At Mercy Health, we believe good works start with great people.