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Job description
Critical Care Intensivist - Paducah, Kentucky
The Critical Care trained physician will practice in a hospital based Intensive Care Unit, providing comprehensive care for critically ill patients, performing required critical care procedures, and collaborating closely with nursing staff, advanced practice clinicians, and consulting medical and surgical specialties to support high quality, multidisciplinary patient care.
The Intensive Care Practice at Baptist Health Paducah provides continuous coverage for a 24 bed Intensive Care Unit. The practice is staffed by physicians and advanced practice clinicians who work 12-hour shifts on a 7 days on/7 days off rotation to ensure consistent coverage and continuity of care. In addition to their scheduled clinical shifts, the physician provides a 12-hour night call following their shift, supporting around the clock intensivist availability for the ICU and aligning the program with system-wide clinical and operational objectives.
Responsibilities
Practice in a hospital-based Intensive Care Unit.
Provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients.
Perform required critical care procedures.
Collaborate closely with nursing staff, advanced practice clinicians, and consulting medical and surgical specialties.
Work 12-hour shifts on a 7 days on/7 days off rotation.
Provide 12-hour night call following clinical shifts.
Qualifications
Board-certified, critical care trained physician.
Committed to delivering high quality care to a complex population of critically ill patients.
Values collaboration and teamwork.
Adaptable, patient-focused, and motivated to contribute to a stable, high-performing ICU practice within an integrated health system.
Incentive Overview
Competitive compensation and benefits package - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CME allowance, and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided.
Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses.
Generous time off to encourage work‑life balance.
Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising.
PSLF Eligible Employer.
Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development.
EPIC electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations.
Advanced technology capabilities including DAX.
Immigration support by experienced attorney, if needed.
EEO Statement
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, seeking to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Baptist Health is a drug‑free workplace and employment is subject to post‑offer, pre‑employment drug testing. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll‑free telecommunication device for the deaf. For voice to TDD, call . For TDD to voice, call .
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Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
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