What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Practice Physician - Newport, Kentucky position at Commonwealth Medical Services?
A growing healthcare organization is seeking a Family Practice Physician to join an established outpatient team in Newport, Kentucky.
Schedule36 hours per week
- Monday: First patient 8:30 AM | Last patient 6:40 PM
- Wednesday: First patient 8:30 AM | Last patient 4:50 PM
- Thursday: First patient 8:30 AM | Last patient 4:50 PM
- Friday: First patient 8:30 AM | Last patient 4:50 PM
- Call: Backup call only (second to APRN), telephone-based, approximately 1:7 weeks
- NP Collaborative Agreements: $1,000 per Kentucky Board of Nursing agreement annually, up to 5 APRNs
- Patient Volume: 21–25 visits per day
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Active Kentucky medical license or ability to obtain licensure
- DEA license or eligibility to obtain
- Eligible for hospital privileges, if required
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
- Ability to manage a full outpatient panel with efficiency and compassion
- Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills
- Willingness to collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and clinical staff
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient setting
- Must meet credentialing and background check requirements
- Sign-On Bonus: $25,000 paid after 90 consecutive days of employment
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000
- CME & License Fees: Up to $4,600 annually
- Retention Bonus:
- $8,000 after 2 and 3 years
- $8,500 after 5 and 7 years
- $9,000 after 10 years and every 5 years thereafter
- Paid Time Off: 240 hours annually
- Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays (includes applicable national holidays and birthday off)
- 401(k):
- $1-for-$1 match on first 3%
- $0.50 match on next 2%
- Maximum employer match of 4%
- Immediate vesting (Safe Harbor plan)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance: Employer contributes; PPO and HSA options available
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid $80,000 policy with optional voluntary coverage
- Long-Term Disability: Optional, employee-paid
- Extended Illness Time: Accrued up to 8 weeks
- Loan Repayment: NHSC loan repayment eligible
Salary : $4,600 - $9,000