Hospital Medicine
Nocturnist Opportunity with Award-Winning Baptist Health Paducah | J-1 Sponsorship | Residency Program Growth
Nocturnist – HM Physician
Job Details
Envision is recruiting a skilled full‑time Nocturnist Hospitalist to support overnight inpatient care at Baptist Health Paducah, an award‑winning regional hub for advanced medical services in Western Kentucky. J1 Visas welcome!
Qualifications:
BC/BE in Internal Medicine
Residents will be considered
Position Profile:
8-10 admissions per night
12-hour shifts, 7p-7a
No procedures or rounding in ICU
Block schedule
Nocturnists cover RRTs
ICU covered by Intensivist/APP; Intensivists run code
EPIC EMR
Facility Information
Baptist Health Paducah is a leading regional medical and referral center, caring for more than 200,000 patients each year across four states. The 373‑bed hospital delivers a full spectrum of services, including advanced cardiac and cancer care, diagnostic imaging, women’s and children’s services featuring the region’s only Level 3 NICU, surgery and emergency treatment, 24/7 neurology coverage, rehabilitation services, weight management programs, and wound care.
Awards and accreditations:
American Heart Association: Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll & Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll (quality achievement)
U.S. News & World Report: "High Performing" hospital (2022–23)
American College of Cardiology (ACC): Multiple accreditations, including Cardiac Cath Lab & Transcatheter Valve Certification
AACVPR: Certified cardiovascular & pulmonary rehab programs
About Envision
At Envision, we recognize that the practice of medicine is more than a job; it’s a calling. Our purpose is to sustain that calling. We are National Partners for the Practice of Medicine with clinicians specializing in anesthesiology, emergency medicine and hospital medicine. We are guided by a shared commitment, to act as trusted partners, to empower clinicians, deliver exceptional patient care and create a healthier future for all. Envision values the diverse perspectives and experiences of our teams and is proud to be an EOE employer.
Navigating the Complexity of a Career in Medicine With Envision
We believe valued clinicians create healthier communities and are committed to helping clinicians find balance and freedom in their work to deliver high-quality care. We offer a variety of opportunities for clinicians to achieve their career goals, grow and make an impact, including:
- Clinicians driving evidence-based best practices to enhance care quality and outcomes
- Diverse practice locations and flexible scheduling
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and career advancement
- A comprehensive Clinician Well-Being Program that continues adapting to clinicians’ evolving needs
- Clinician leaders and peer networks fostering a collaborative environment
- Local teams that maintain the personal connections that make delivering care meaningful
- Robust federal and state advocacy programs focused on improving the healthcare system
- Opportunities to travel across the world to care for communities through Envision’s Global Health Initiative
- Expertise, strength and resources to help clinicians navigate the healthcare landscape