Primary Care Physician

Saint Joseph Medical Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary guarantee

Quality-based bonus

Sign-on bonus

Student loan assistance

33 days PTO and 6 paid holidays

Health benefits including medical, dental, vision

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group in Lexington, KY is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. This role involves delivering preventive care, diagnosing illnesses, managing chronic conditions, and maintaining detailed patient records.

Qualified candidates will be board-eligible/certified and possess an active Kentucky license. The position offers a competitive salary, incentives, and extensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Provide comprehensive healthcare to patients across the lifespan.
• Deliver full-spectrum primary care, including preventive and chronic disease management.
• Use diagnostic tests effectively and maintain accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Address a wide range of health concerns and foster long-term patient relationships.
• Conduct wellness examinations, health screenings, and immunizations.
• Guide patients on lifestyle choices and manage medications effectively.

Skills

Comprehensive healthcare delivery

Preventative care

Chronic condition management

Patient counseling

Education

Board-Eligible/Board-Certified

Active or eligible license in Kentucky

Tools

EPIC electronic health record

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Family Medicine Physician in (Palomar) Lexington, KY, you will provide comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages, including preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, managing chronic conditions, and referring patients to specialists when necessary, essentially acting as the primary healthcare provider for individuals and families across the lifespan.

Every day, you will apply your broad medical expertise to address a wide range of health concerns, fostering long-term relationships with your patients and guiding them through their healthcare journey. This involves meticulous assessment, thoughtful treatment planning, and effective communication to ensure holistic and continuous care.

To be successful in your role, you will strategically deliver comprehensive primary healthcare to patients across all age groups, serving as their primary healthcare provider throughout their lifespan. You will demonstrate exceptional medical expertise in preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, actively managing chronic conditions, and making appropriate specialist referrals, all while fostering patient well-being and promoting health across individuals and families.

Highlights of this role

• Provide full-spectrum primary care, including preventive care, acute illness treatment, and management of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) for patients of all ages
• Deliver wellness examinations, health screenings, and immunizations to support disease prevention
• Counsel patients on diet, lifestyle choices, and disease management
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and imaging
• Offer guidance, counseling, and education on wellness, disease management, and medication adherence to patients and their families
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed medical records, utilizing EPIC appropriately
• Provide and document direct treatment for patients, including ordering medications, referrals, and following up on specialist consultations
• Participate in primary care division activities, including peer review programs, quality metric improvement, and policy development

Offer Includes

• Competitive salary guarantee for up to 3 years and a lucrative production model after guarantee period.
• Additional quality-based bonus
• Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance
• 1 week CME, $4,000
• 33 days PTO plus 6 paid holidays per year
• Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• Eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, short-term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources.
• Retirement options (both standard and ROTH options) through Fidelity with up to 3% match PLUS an additional annual company contribution of 3% of your salary to your choice of 401k or pension plan.
• EPIC- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations

Job Requirements

• Board-Eligible/Board-Certified
• Active or eligible license in the state of Kentucky