Hospital Medicine
Hospitalist Physician Opportunity | J-1 Visa Sponsorship | Future Academic & Residency Leadership Roles | Paducah, Kentucky
Hospitalist
Job Details
Envision is seeking a motivated full‑time Hospitalist to join the award‑winning Baptist Health Paducah team, a regional leader in advanced, comprehensive care across Western Kentucky. J‑1 visa candidates welcome!
Baptist Health Paduch will launch an Internal Medicine Residency Program in 2028, creating future opportunities for qualified candidates interested in Program Director and teaching faculty positions.
Qualifications:
BC/BE in Internal Medicine
Residents will be considered
Position Profile:
Average daily census per provider: 18
5-day hospitalists
1 nocturnist
2 APPs daily - 11-hour shifts (including day and swing shifts)
No procedures
Block schedule
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: 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