About this opportunity
Core Clinical Partners lists this Emergency Medicine Physician opportunity in paducah, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Emergency Medicine Physician Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY
We are actively recruiting an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to join our well-established team of dedicated physicians and advanced practice providers at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Join us in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care at a dynamic regional facility with strong specialty support and modern clinical resources.
Program Details
Annual ED Volume: 30,000 visits
ED Layout: 18 main ED beds + 5 Rapid Medical Evaluation (RME) beds
Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
Coverage Model:34 hours/day of physician coverage
20 hours/day of APP coverage
Shift Structure: Combination of 10- and 12-hour shifts
EMR: Epic
Average Daily ED Visits: 83
What We Offer
1099 Independent Contractor Model maintain clinical autonomy and flexibility
Competitive hourly compensation
Flexible nocturnist schedule options
Collaborative environment with experienced EM physicians and APPs
No non-compete clause
Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)
Strong communication and collaborative practice style
Commitment to high-quality, efficient emergency care
About Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital
Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital serves as a regional referral center for more than a dozen counties across western Kentucky, southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and northwest Tennessee. The hospital combines advanced clinical capabilities with a mission-driven commitment to compassionate care.
Awards & Accreditations:
AHA Gold Plus Get With the Guidelines Stroke Quality Achievement Award with Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
Joint Commission Advanced Primary Stroke Certification
Wound Care Center of Distinction (Healogics)
CARF Accreditation for Inpatient Rehab and Stroke Specialty
Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care
Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (American College of Radiology)
CMS Five-Star Rating for Lourdes HomeCare
With 359 beds and a strong subspecialty network, Lourdes offers clinical breadth typical of larger urban hospitals while maintaining close-knit, community-based culture.
About the Community Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah is a vibrant river city known for its hospitality, affordability, and access to outdoor recreation. Physicians enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and small-city convenience.
Highlights include:
Safe, family-friendly neighborhoods
Affordable housing market
Local arts, dining, and revitalized downtown district
Proximity to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes for boating, fishing, and outdoor adventure
Regional employers across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education
Paducah provides the ideal blend of quality of life and clinical opportunity making it an appealing destination for those seeking both professional and personal fulfillment.
At Core Clinical Partners, we re redefining healthcare partnerships by doing things better.
As a physician-founded, owned, and led physician services company, we offer the personalized care of a local group with the support and resources of a national company while staying debt-free, allowing us to stay true to our mission. We actively engage and empower our clinicians, and our localized approach ensures the needs of each clinician, hospital, and community are met.
Your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your impact is real. Together, we re not just providing care we re redefining it.
Ready to Learn More?
Please submit your CV or reach out directly to schedule a confidential discussion:
Lynn Osborne
Senior Clinician Recruiter
Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
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