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Job description
Program Overview
Well-established and mature inpatient palliative program initially opened 2017 with HPM board‑certified medical director oversight and maintains a busy consult service currently staffed by 3 APRN and 1 LCSW. Recently added inpatient hospice services in conjunction with a CON holder in the area. Growing outpatient clinic presence located in an oncology clinic with plans for expansion to other areas of outpatient need including heart failure, pulmonology and neurology.
Services are currently inpatient focused with limited outpatient clinic time, and an exciting expansion is planned into a growing outpatient clinic setting.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
We are looking for a fellowship‑trained, board‑certified HPM physician to lead a strong existing clinical team and assume directorship over a mature inpatient/outpatient palliative program. The physician must demonstrate strong, skilled communication to relate to patients with severe illness and guide an interdisciplinary team toward excellence in providing care to a complex patient population.
All support staff either have or are pursuing HPM certification.
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 good work‑life balance
Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
PSLF Eligible Employer
Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
EPIC (Gold Star 9 level) electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
Advanced technology capabilities including DAX
Immigration support by experienced immigration attorney, if needed
EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks 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. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug‑free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post‑offer, pre‑employment drug testing.
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Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
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