Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Permanent / Internal Medicine opportunity in Southeast Ke

  • Job Reference: 1305480420-2
  • Date Posted: 25 April 2024
  • Recruiter: Britt Medical Search
  • Location: Hyden, Kentucky
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Healthcare & Medical
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

We are seeking a BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine physician to join our highly experienced and professional team.
  • 2 other primary care physicians on staff.
  • A lot of swing bed patients.
  • Average census is about 7-8 patients.
  • Would take roughly 10 days of call per month.
  • ER physicians admit and Internal or Family Medicine Physicians would round on the patient the following day (they have 24 hours to round). Would also do outpatient.
  • The majority of the work would be clinic work due to small census at a critical access hospital.

Operating nine hospitals, multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, HomeCare Stores and retail pharmacies, this healthcare system is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia.

The 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.

Compensation Package:

  • Excellent starting salary with RVU production bonus
  • Starting bonus
  • Loan repayment
  • Stipend consideration
  • Moving allowance
  • Share moderate call
  • PTO - 29 days annually
  • CME reimbursement with 5 additional PTO days
  • Benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental and 403(b) Retirement plan


About Leslie County, Kentucky

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachia Mountains, Leslie County is a land blessed by nature. In spring there is the striking beauty of red bud trees in full bloom, in autumn the wonderful colors of fall foliage, and year around breathtaking sunsets seen from ridge tops.

Leslie County is the home of the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music, the only one of its kind in the United States. The School of Bluegrass grants an associate degree, The Professional Studio Artist Specialization in Bluegrass and Traditional music.

For the adventure enthusiast our Daniel Boone Trail system creates a playground for ATV's. Our trails are open to dirt bikes, utility vehicles such as Rhino's, Rangers and Mules, horseback riding and hiking and has nearly 100 miles of trails extending into Clay County. Since the trails are primarily located in the Daniel Boone National Forest, don't be surprised if you encounter elk, turkey and deer. You can spend countless hours enjoying the trails as well as the wildlife, so bring your camera and get ready for an experience you will want t