Baptist Health Paducah is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join an established EM group in Paducah, Kentucky — a 373-bed regional medical and referral center that draws patients from across four states. The department sees 37,500 visits annually, is supported by advanced providers, and runs on Epic EMR. Independent contractor status and a generous sign-on bonus make this an immediately attractive opportunity for both experienced physicians and graduating residents.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent compensation model — specific details provided upon inquiry
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Advanced provider coverage supporting physician workflow
Practice Highlights
- 37,500 annual ED patient volume across a four-state regional referral catchment serving more than 200,000 patients per year
- Advanced provider (APP) coverage integrated into the department
- Epic EMR platform
- 373-bed acute care hospital with a full spectrum of inpatient and specialty services
- Advanced cardiac care including an ACC-accredited Cardiac Cath Lab and Transcatheter Valve Certification — robust cardiology backup for high-acuity ED presentations
- 24/7 in-house neurology coverage
- Region's only Level 3 NICU, with women's and children's services on campus
- Comprehensive cancer care, diagnostic imaging, surgery, rehabilitation, weight management, and wound care services
- American Heart Association Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll recipient
- U.S. News & World Report "High Performing" hospital designation (2022–23)
- AACVPR-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility required — ABEM or AOBEM
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency; graduating residents are welcome to apply
- Active Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
About the Community
Paducah sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers in western Kentucky, within a comfortable drive of Nashville, St. Louis, and Memphis — offering genuine small-town livability with easy access to major metros. The city holds UNESCO Creative City designation, anchored by a nationally recognized arts district, the world-renowned National Quilt Museum, and a historic downtown filled with locally owned restaurants, boutiques, and 19th-century architecture. Outdoor recreation along the scenic riverfront, a thriving culinary scene featuring regional barbecue and Kentucky bourbon, and a year-round calendar of festivals and live performances round out a lifestyle that HGTV has called one of Kentucky's most charming.