Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

Baptist Health Medical Group is looking for a board eligible or board certified Pulmonary Critical Care physician to add to the well-established, growing clinic located in Elizabethtown, KY. The group consists of 5 physicians and 8 APCs with experienced support staff. Our physicians are the intensivists that oversee the ICU/CCU at Baptist Hardin. Procedures provided include but are not limited to chest tubes, intubation, central line placement, bronchoscopy with and without EBUS, thoracentesis, paracentesis, PleurX drains, and ION robotic bronchoscopy.

Pulmonologists are divided between both pulmonary medicine and critical care. Physicians currently work on a Q5 rotation comprised of dedicated time in the clinic, a hospital floor consulting week, and a seven-day rotation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) that requires 24-hour call during that 5-week rotation. This rotation allows physicians to gain experience and expertise in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

In the clinic and hospital, there is support from Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) who will assist in providing comprehensive patient care. This collaborative approach ensures provision of the necessary support and resources to deliver high-quality care to Baptist Health Hardin patients.

Additionally, sleep volume is available. There is an opportunity to be involved in the evaluation and treatment of sleep-related disorders. Currently, patients are referred out for testing and some of the pulmonologists choose to manage their own patients, but some defer to the Baptist Health Sleep Medicine group.

Overall, this position offers a well-balanced division of time between pulmonary medicine, critical care, and potentially sleep medicine, providing a diverse and fulfilling role as a pulmonologist.

Incentive Overview

• Competitive compensation and benefits package - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CME allowance, and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided
• Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
• Generous time off to encourage good work-life balance
• Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
• EPIC (Gold Star 9 level) - electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
• Advanced Technology capabilities including DAX Co-pilot
• Immigration support by experienced Immigration attorney, if needed

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health ranks in the top 150 places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review.

• Multispecialty physician-led medical group
• 8 hospitals with over 1,800 providers, including 860 physicians and more than 950 advanced practice clinicians representing primary care and 78 specialties
• Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
• Physician leadership councils
• Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes

About Baptist Health Hardin Hospital

Baptist Health Hardin Hospital employs over 2,850 staff and has more than 40 locations providing clinic and diagnostic services. The hospital is a 300-bed regional facility. The service area of ten counties serves a combined population of over 450,000 in Central Kentucky. The location is 40 miles south of Louisville on Interstate 65. The hospital is the 12th largest in the state, with the second busiest Emergency Department. The Baptist Health Hardin medical staff is comprised of over 450 physicians/providers representing 32 specialties.

New Medical Pavilion - opened October 2024

The New Medical Pavilion provides high-quality clinical care, focused on specialty care with surgical suites, procedural suites, support areas, and diagnostic testing. Service lines will include Surgery/Urology, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Wound and Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Oncology (Cancer Care Center), and Radiation Oncology.

About Elizabethtown, Kentucky

• Fastest growing community in the state of Kentucky with great public schools, dining, and entertainment options.
• Vibrant downtown scene offers boutique shopping, restaurants, breweries, and live music.
• Baptist Health Hardin serves Hardin County and nine surrounding counties totaling 450,000 residents.
• Ford Motor Company is building two electric battery plants, creating 5,000 new jobs, and is the single largest economic investment in the history of the state of Kentucky. The first plant is expected to open in 2025.
• Kentucky's largest cities, Louisville and Lexington, are within a short drive of E-town. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (located 45 minutes from Elizabethtown, KY) offers flights to 30+ destinations nonstop and 460+ places with just one stop.

HPSA Score: 15

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.