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Hospitalist Opening in Harlan, KY
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospitalist
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/17/23
**Nocturnistt opportunities in Harlan, Kentucky**
Located ~140 miles from Lexington, KY
**Health network is seeking a Hospitalist with either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency training.**
- Full-time, permanent
- Employed position
- 2 Hospitalists per day
- 8-14 patients daily, sometimes up to 18.
- Open 10 bed ICU
- 150 acute care beds.
- Average daily census is around 50-55 patients.
- Specialties including oncology, nephrology, colo-rectal surgery, ENT, along with medical, pediatrics, surgery and OB/GYN.
- Wound Care
- Hyperbaric Chamber
- Sleep Lab (2 beds)
- PT/OT/Speech on-site
- Pulm/cc available
- No straight intensivist because group doesn't have a closed ICU
- Loan Repayment available
- Excellent starting salary with RVU production bonus
- Sign-on bonus
- 7 on/7 off Schedule
- Stipend consideration
- Moving allowance
- Share moderate call
- Benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental and a 403b Retirement plan
- The practice is associated with a local Hospitalist Group that provides services to the hospital located in Harlan, KY. Hospital is a state-licensed, 150-bed, acute-care facility. We continue to build upon our over 50-year reputation as a regional healthcare center providing specialty medical services and community-based care. Hospital is recognized as one of Americas "100 Top Hospitals" in 1998, 2007, and 2011 and recently earned the "Top Performer on Key Quality Measures" Recognition from The Joint Commission.This full-time, hospital-employed opportunity is shared with 3-4 other physicians.Excellent working conditions, rural lifestyle and plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities. Hospital has a solid reputation of excellence as a patient-oriented and community-centered healthcare provider.
**Facility Information:**
- Hospital is a 150-bed, acute-care facility located in Harlan County, Kentucky. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of specialty medical services and community-based care such as, but not limited to, Behavioral Health, Cancer Care, Heart Care, Women's Health, Rehabilitation Therapy, and Surgery. Hospital was recognized as one of Americas "100 Top Hospitals" in 1998, 2007, and 2011.
- Health network is a not-for-profit health system serving 350,000 residents across Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. Operating nine hospitals, multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, HomeCare Stores and retail pharmacies, it is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia.
- Health system employs 4,700 employees and has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members representing various specialties. Firmly committed to its mission of improving the health and promoting the well-being of all people in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia.
**Community Description:**
- Harlan County is located in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky, the state's richest bituminous coal field. The majority of the county lies between two major mountain ridges, Pine Mountain to the north and Cumberland Mountain to the south. Atop Cumberland Mountain, Harlan County shares a border with Lee County, Virginia. In between these two long mountain ridges lie the three spurs of Black Mountain, one of which is the highest point in the state. This mountain has been the source of Harlan County's economic history as a major coal producing region in the state and nation since the early 1920s.
- Like other parts of Appalachia, Harlan County is an outdoor enthusiasts playground! The county is located within a short driving distance from several Kentucky state parks and some of the large lakes in the Tennessee Valley Authority system. Part of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is located in the extreme southwestern corner of the county, with the parks entrance located in neighboring Bell County. These parks provide opportunities for golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, hiking, and more. To learn more about the community of Harlan, Kentucky, please visit the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce.
**Group Offers:**
- Competitive base salary and production bonuses based on WRVU
- Potential starting bonus opportunities
- Loan Repayment opportunities of up to $25,000 a year and a maximum of $200,000 over multiple contracts
- Potential stipend opportunities while completing your residency and fellowship
- Relocation assistance
- $3,500 annual CME coverage - 5 days off
- 403B plan
- Great health care benefits with low out of pocket expense
- PTO - 29 days a year
- Health network was selected as the 2010 Outstanding Rural Health Organization in the Nation