Hospitalist

KDMS King's Daughters Medical Specialties, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky is seeking a physician to provide patient-centered clinical care within a multidisciplinary team. You will diagnose, treat, and manage conditions while upholding quality and safety standards, and you will lead in clinical excellence and system-wide initiatives.

The role requires an MD/DO, Kentucky license (Ohio if applicable), board certification or eligibility, and ongoing learning to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Kentucky (Ohio if applicable).
• Board-certified or board-eligible; BLS/PALS/ACLS certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical services and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary care team to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain accurate EMRs and ensure compliant billing/coding.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and governance.

Skills

Clinical care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication with patients

Education

MD or DO

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Physician Job Summary

Responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered clinical care within the organization. This role is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patient conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes. The Physician serves as a clinical leader, modeling professional excellence, upholding the core values, and contributing to the advancement of our organizational mission and commitment to the community.

Essential Functions

• Deliver comprehensive clinical services, including examinations, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and follow-up care in alignment with evidence-based medicine and clinical pathways.
• Actively participate in the maintenance of quality improvement initiatives, peer review processes, and patient safety protocols.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) and organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic medical records within the organization’s platform.
• Ensure all documentation meets billing, coding, and legal requirements.
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary care team, including nursing, allied health, and clinical leadership.
• Provide clear, empathetic communication to patients and their families regarding diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Engage in ongoing learning to maintain board certification, licensure, and clinical competencies.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to medical staff governance as requested.
• Uphold the values of the organization, fostering an environment of inclusivity, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in system-wide initiatives and support the successful integration of new clinical workflows.
• Adherence to department-specific clinical guidelines, call schedules, volume expectations, and equipment utilization as directed by clinical leadership and departmental policy.

Education Requirement

Graduate of an accredited Medical School (MD or DO)

Experience Requirement

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of Kentucky (Ohio, if applicable). Board-certified or board-eligible, if applicable. Certifications in BLS, PALS, and ACLS, if applicable.

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces:1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel:1. Never
• L. Loud noises:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation:1. Never
• P. Burns:1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular):N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing or patient care); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and intermittent exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department: IP Physician Practice Shift: Days (United States of America) Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.