Medical Director – Hyperbaric Medicine & Wound Care

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation allowance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

PSLF eligible employer

Mentorship pathway

Immigration support

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Elizabethtown, KY seeks BE/BC physicians to lead the Wound Care program and serve as Medical Director. The role requires completing or willingness to complete the 40-hour UHMS approved hyperbaric oxygen therapy training program (CMS approved).

CHT certification preferred. The position offers a two-year income guarantee with potential for productivity and quality bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, and support for relocation and professional growth within

Qualifications

• BE/BC physician for wound care seeking in Elizabethtown, KY.
• Willingness to complete UHMS 40-hour hyperbaric training (CMS approved).
• CHT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director of the Wound Care program.
• Lead clinical team and program operations.
• Collaborate with Baptist Health Medical Group and Hardin Hospital.

Skills

Hyperbaric medicine

Wound care

Clinical leadership

Medical director

Education

BE/BC physician

Tools

UHMS training

EPIC

DAX

Job description

Medical Director Hyperbaric Medicine/Wound Care - Elizabethtown, KY - Recruitment incentives up to $200,000

Baptist Health Medical Group is currently seeking BE/BC physician who is interested inwound care, join our growing physician network in in Elizabethtown, KY.

Looking for a Wound Care Physician (MD, DO) willing to serve as the Medical Director over the Wound Care program. Required to have completed or be willing to complete the 40 hr. UHMS approved hyperbaric oxygen therapy training program approved by CMS. CHT certification preferred.

For more information, please reach out to:

Brittany Nelson
Physician Recruitment
Email: [e-mail]

Incentive Overview

• Compensation and benefits package - base compensation and highly competitive recruitment incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CME allowance and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided
• Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
• Self-managed time offto encourage good work life balance
• Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
• EPIC (Gold Star 9 level)- electronic health record system 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 Medical Group has earned 2025-2026 Bronze-level recognition from the American Medical Association Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program for its commitment to reducing burnout and helping physicians and patients thrive.

• Multispecialty physician-led medical group
• 8 hospitals with over 1,800 providers, including 860 physicians and more than 950 advanced practice clinicians representing primary care and 78 specialties
• Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
• Physician leadership councils
• Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes.

About Baptist Health Hardin Hospital

Baptist Health Hardin Hospital employs over 2,850 staff and has more than 40 locations providing clinic and diagnostic services. The hospital is a 300 bed regionalfacility.The service area often (10) counties serves a combined population of over 450,000 in Central Kentucky. The location is40 miles south of Louisville on Interstate 65. The hospital is the 12th largest in the state, with the second busiest Emergency Department. The Baptist Health Hardin medical staff is comprised of over 450 physicians / providers representing 32 specialties.

New Medical Pavilion - opened October 2024

New Medical Pavilion provides high quality clinical care, focused on specialty care with surgical suites, procedural suites, support areas and diagnostic testing. Service lines will include Surgery/Urology, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Wound and Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Oncology (Cancer Care Center) and Radiation Oncology.

About Elizabethtown, Kentucky

• Fastest growing community in the state of Kentucky with great public schools, dining, and entertainment options.
• Vibrant downtown scene offers boutique shopping, restaurants, breweries and live music.
• Baptist Health Hardin serves Hardin County and nine surrounding counties totaling 450,000 residents.
• Ford Energy (subsidiary of Ford Motor Company) is opening battery energy system production plants, creating 2,000 new jobs, and is the single largest economic investment in the history of the state of Kentucky.
• Kentucky’s largest cities, Louisville and Lexington, are within a short drive of E-town. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (located 45 minutes from Elizabethtown, KY) offers flights to 30+ destinations nonstop and 460+ places with just one stop.
• Elizabethtown’s cost of living index is lower than the national average.
• Opportunities to enjoy nature abound in and around Elizabethtown, with numerous accessible and well-maintained parks, nature preserves, and hiking/ biking trails.
• Watch your family growwith athletic opportunities in our regional youth sports park or our large indoor sports facility offering football, baseball, basketball and soccer.
• Enjoy the arts with your family at our PAC theatre or community music events.

Click here to learn more about Elizabethtown, Kentucky!

HPSA Score: 15

EEO Statement:Baptist Health is anEqual Employment Opportunityemployer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.