Neurology Job at Baptist Health Medical Group in Paducah, KY

NEUROLOGY (OUTPATIENT) - PADUCAH, KY - RECRUITING INCENTIVES UP TO $200,000

Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking BC/BE Neurologists to join a busy outpatient team of 4 physicians and 4 experienced mid-level providers in Paducah, Kentucky

Position Highlights:

• Outpatient-focused practice with minimal call responsibilities
• Collaborate with two neuro-hospitalists and a stroke navigator
• Provide care for a wide range of neurological conditions: General neurology with optional subspecialty focus (e.g., headache, memory disorders, stroke follow-up, Botox therapy for chronic migraines)

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• Strong interest in outpatient neurology
• Passion for patient-centered care and improving access in underserved communities
• Comfortable working in a team-based environment alongside mid-level providers, neuro-hospitalists, and care navigators
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to care coordination
• Willingness to participate in program development, quality improvement, and community outreach

Clinical Skills:

• General neurology diagnostics, including seizure disorders, movement disorders, and neuropathies
• Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine management
• Cognitive assessment and memory disorder evaluation, including familiarity with tools like MoCA or MMSE Stroke follow-up and rehabilitation planning, including coordination with therapy services and stroke navigators
• Electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS)
• Procedural Competencies (Preferred but not required): Botox administration for neurological indications, EEG interpretation (if applicable), EMG/NCS performance or supervision of Lumbar puncture (for diagnostic purposes)
• Optional but preferred: Headache management, including advanced therapies and medication protocols

Baptist Health Paducah Neuroscience services provide:

• Target Stroke Elite Gold Plus Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Close relationship with Neurosurgery
• Regional referral center with a dedicated transfer center to assist with air and ground transport

Additional information:

• Practice Environment: Modern clinic facilities with access to advanced imaging, diagnostics, and EMR systems
• Strong referral base from primary care and specialty providers across the region
• Opportunities to participate in clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, and community education programs
• Professional Development Support for continuing medical education (CME) and professional growth
• Potential for leadership roles within the neurology service line or hospital committees
• Community Engagement Opportunities to engage in community outreach, stroke awareness campaigns, and educational events
• Collaborate with local schools, senior centers, and health organizations to promote neurological health
• Work-Life Balance Reasonable patient volumes and scheduling flexibility Supportive administrative and clinical staff to reduce non-clinical burdens
• Family-friendly environment with access to excellent schools and safe neighborhoods
• Relocation & Onboarding Support Relocation assistance available
• Onboarding support to help with credentialing, licensing, and community integration
• Spousal employment resources and family relocation guidance

INCENTIVE OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation and benefits package - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation allowance, CME allowance and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided
• Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
• Generous time off (7+ weeks per year for full-time physicians)
• Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
• EPIC (Gold Star 9 Level) integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
• Advanced technology capabilities, including DAX
• 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
• Eight hospitals with over 1,500 providers, including 800 physicians and more than 700 advanced practice clinicians
• Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
• Physician leadership councils
• Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes

ABOUT BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH

Baptist Health Paducah Hospital is a 373-bed regional medical and referral center, serving about 200,000 patients a year from four states. The hospital provides a full range of services, including cardiac and cancer care, diagnostic imaging, women's and children's services, surgery, emergency treatment, rehabilitation, transitional care, weight management and wound care. The main campus covers eight square blocks, plus off-site outpatient rehab, occupational medicine, primary care, school clinics, imaging and lab. Overall, Baptist Hospital Paducah offers 20 points of care to make healthcare more convenient for area residents.

Baptist Health Paducah has about 2,000 employees, making it one of the region's largest employers, with about 260 physicians representing more than 40 medical specialties. The Baptist Health Foundation Paducah supports needed services, facilities and other areas of growth. The hospital opened in 1953 as Western Baptist Hospital and changed its name in early 2013, along with other facilities in Baptist Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Kentucky. 

The hospital has earned Pathway to Excellence designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nursing Credentialing Center.

ABOUT PADUCAH, KENTUCKY

• Paducah's population, including McCracken County, is about 95,000 residents
• Paducah is a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designed Creative City in the field of Crafts and Folks Art (1 of 2 in the United States)
• Trendy downtown with unique restaurants, shops, and farmer's market
• Easy access to state parks, including two of the nation's largest man-made lakes (Lake Barkley and Land Between the Lakes) offering boating, fishing, and hiking
• $44 million Performing Art Center which houses Broadway shows and concerts
• Nationally recognized artist district
• Named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People which starts with excellent public and private schools
• Nashville, TN is a 2-hour drive away and St. Louis, MO is a 2.5-hour drive
• Barkley Regional Airport offers daily flights to Charlotte, NC
• Recognized as the US capitol of quilting
• Wide range of options catering to diversity in the area, including Christian churches, a Jewish synagogue, and an Islamic mosque to meet diverse spiritual needs