Cardiology Physician

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Kentucky is seeking a BE/BC General Cardiologist to join their well-respected team. The role includes high diagnostic volume responsibilities and opportunities for professional development. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including student loan forgiveness and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Paid CME

Relocation assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Board Eligible/Certified in Cardiology required.
• Experience with Echos, Stress Tests, and EKGs.
• Ability to consult in community hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of Cardiologists providing high diagnostic volume.
• Perform consults in community hospitals and outreach clinics.
• Spend 2 days a week on general cardiology and diagnostics.

Skills

Cardiology

Interventional Procedures

Patient Consultation

Education

MD or DO

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital is currently seeking a BE/BC General Cardiologist. This position will join a well-respected group of Interventional Cardiologists, EP Cardiologists, and General Cardiologists. The clinic is supported by Nurse Practitioners. Our Cardiology program features a high diagnostic volume, including reading Echos, Stress Tests, EKGs, etc. The physician will also see consults in community hospitals and patients in outreach clinics. EMR is EPIC. The office is connected to the hospital.

BY THE NUMBERS

• 1 Cardiovascular Institute - cardiac rehab, echo, stress labs, and cath labs, pre and post procedure areas all housed in one wing of the hospital
• 3 Cath Labs totaling approximately 3200 procedures annually - one swing lab for diagnostic, interventional cases, and Electrophysiology
• 1 Location - Lourdes cardiologists serve one hospital; the clinic is attached
• 15 PCIs per Month - our cardiologists perform around 15 PCIs monthly, offering Impella support, IVUS, FFR, OCT
• 2 Days a Week in Clinic - each cardiologist spends 2 days on general cardiology and diagnostics
• Market Leadership - Lourdes is the market leader in Coronary Interventions, with more patients choosing our experienced team

BRING YOUR TALENT TO OUR MISSION

Lourdes is part of Mercy Health Partners, with 23 hospitals and over 1600 employed providers. Mercy Health Partners is Ohio's largest non-profit health care system, with two hospitals in Kentucky. The system provides over $1 million in charity care and community benefits daily.

Mercy Medical Associates is the largest multi-specialty group in Western Kentucky, with nearly 50 primary care providers.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• 2-Year Income Guarantee with excellent income potential
• Enhanced benefits package
• Significant student loan forgiveness program
• Paid CME and relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Medical Malpractice Insurance

Lourdes Named a Top 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Lourdes is an integrated health system with a 45-acre campus, including Lourdes Hospital, Lourdes Medical Pavilion, Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Home Health/Hospice, and Mercy Medical Associates. Lourdes has been serving communities for over 100 years.

The flagship hospital, Lourdes, is a 379-bed facility accredited by The Joint Commission, featuring Kentucky's only twin hybrid operating rooms. Services include Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Women's Health, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, and more.

Leadership Opportunities

Our physician-led organization supports professional development through leadership programs, empowering physicians to lead system initiatives.

Mercy Health Physicians-Kentucky at a Glance

• Nearly 150 Providers
• 275 staff across 35 specialties
• 400 Employees
• 8 Locations
• 370,000 Annual Visits
• 50,000 Patients in Panel
• Service area of 460,000

Enjoy Your Time Off

• Explore trendy downtown with restaurants, shops, and farmer's markets
• Enjoy state parks, boating, fishing, and hiking at large lakes
• Experience a $44 million Performing Arts Center and Broadway shows
• Visit the artist district and romantic Main Street
• Good schools and community recognition for youth
• Convenient drives to Nashville and St. Louis; jet service from Paducah to Charlotte