What are the responsibilities and job description for the Join the Leading Primary Care Team in Western Kentucky Family Medicine Opportunity position at Bon Secours Mercy Health?
Mercy Health–Lourdes is actively seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine physician to join Mercy Health Physicians Kentucky, the region’s largest multi-specialty medical group. Our physician-led organization is at the forefront of primary care innovation and offers a collaborative, supportive environment for providers. EPIC EMR is used.
Our robust care model includes:
· Team-based care supported by embedded care coordinators and on-site lab and diagnostic services
· Seamless access to inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services
· Dedicated hospitalist and emergency medicine teams, ensuring 24/7 continuity of care for your patients
We are currently transforming primary care across our eight regional practice sites through a new, innovative care delivery model tailored to the unique needs of our patients, community, and care teams. This initiative is driven by five key pillars:
1. Improved Access
2. High Level of Service
3. Quality of Care
4. Convenience & Patient Experience
5. Ease of Practice for Providers
Each pillar is rooted in standardized, evidence-based practices, designed to support the Quadruple Aim: improving population health, enhancing the patient experience, reducing costs, and promoting provider well-being.
This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that’s redefining primary care in Kentucky.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with 2-year guarantee
- Productivity and quality incentives
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Medical education loan repayment available
- Generous CME allowance and allowed time off
- Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage
- 457(b) with employer match in addition to a 457(f) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
About Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital:
- 379-bed regional medical center
- Over 100 years of serving the community with compassionate, high-quality care
- Full range of services including: Cardiovascular, Neurology, Orthopedics, Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, Surgery Center, Sleep Center, Rehabilitation, Home Care, and more
- Member of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the U.S.
Leadership & Professional Growth:
- Physician-led organization committed to clinical excellence and physician development
- Access to leadership development programs and strategic involvement opportunities
About Mercy Health Physicians – Kentucky:
- 170 providers across 27 practice locations, including 8 primary care clinics
- 275 medical and advanced practice staff representing 35 specialties
- 420,000 patient visits annually
- Serving a population of 460,000
Why Paducah, Kentucky?
Paducah is a charming, vibrant community that offers a rich blend of southern hospitality and cultural sophistication:
- Historic downtown with local shops, restaurants, and a thriving arts scene
- Two of the nation’s largest man-made lakes nearby for fishing, boating, and hiking
- $44 million performing arts center, Broadway shows, and artist-in-residence programs
- Excellent public and private schools
- Recognized as one of the “Top 100 Communities for Young People”
- Convenient access to major cities: 2 hours from Nashville, 2.5 hours from St. Louis
- Daily jet service to Charlotte, NC
At Mercy Health, we believe good works start with great people.