A full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opportunity is available at Baptist Health Paducah, a 373-bed regional medical and referral center in Paducah, Kentucky that serves more than 200,000 patients annually across four states. This is a daytime-only, no-procedures hospitalist APP role supported by a two-APP daily coverage model and a dedicated Intensivist team — a clean, well-structured practice with predictable block scheduling and Epic EMR. The facility is a U.S. News & World Report "High Performing" hospital with advanced cardiac, oncology, neurology, and the region's only Level 3 NICU, making it one of the most clinically comprehensive settings in Western Kentucky.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time employment with a nationally recognized hospital-based medical group
- Block scheduling for predictable, consistent time off
- Daytime-only shifts — no overnight call obligations described
- Practice embedded within an award-winning regional referral center
Practice Highlights
- Two APPs on daily: one shift running 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and one running 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- No procedures required — purely clinical evaluation and management
- Block schedule structure for work-life balance and advance planning
- ICU coverage handled by a dedicated Intensivist/APP team; Intensivists lead all code responses — APP is not the code responder
- Epic EMR platform
- 373-bed acute care hospital serving a four-state regional catchment of more than 200,000 patients per year
- Full service line depth: advanced cardiac care (ACC-accredited Cardiac Cath Lab and Transcatheter Valve Certification), cancer care, diagnostic imaging, women's and children's services, surgery, emergency treatment, 24/7 neurology coverage, rehabilitation, weight management, and wound care
- Region's only Level 3 NICU on campus
- AACVPR-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs
- American Heart Association Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll designee
- U.S. News & World Report "High Performing" hospital (2022–23)
Qualifications
- Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Kentucky
- Acute care training background preferred (acute care NP certification or PA training with inpatient/hospital medicine experience)
- Comfort with inpatient evaluation and management in a high-volume regional referral environment
- No procedural competency required for this role
About the Community
Paducah sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers in Western Kentucky, within comfortable driving distance of Nashville, St. Louis, and Memphis — offering the amenities of major metros without the cost of living. 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, bourbon bars, and 19th-century architecture. HGTV has recognized Paducah as one of Kentucky's most charming small towns, and the scenic riverfront, regional trail system, and year-round festivals make it a genuinely attractive place to put down roots.