Sports Medicine Physician

Memorial Physician Practices; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Student loan repayment assistance

CME allowance

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a Sports Medicine Physician in Somerset, Kentucky. This position involves engaging with local sports teams and providing care to athletes while collaborating with an Orthopedic Sports Physician. The community offers a warm environment with access to outdoor activities.

The compensation package includes a competitive salary, sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and comprehensive health benefits. Residents can also benefit from student loan repayment assistance and CME allowances.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified Sports Medicine Physician.
• Experience in sports medicine or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients involved in sports and exercise.
• Work collaboratively with athletic trainers.
• Involve in mentorship and education of residents.

Skills

Physician Involvement with Local Sports Teams

Ability to work with residents and students

Sports Physicals

Collaboration with Orthopedic Sports Physician

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification in Sports Medicine

Job description

Sports Medicine Physician Opportunity in Somerset, Kentucky - Easy Access to Lexington, Louisville, and Nashville

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a Sports Medicine Physician with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valued member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to caring with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. At Lifepoint, you'll find a workplace where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your well‑being.

Position Details:

• Prefer Physician Involvement with Local High School Sports Teams and Private Colleges in the Region.
• Involvement with GME - take residents and students to precept.
• Clinic plus some traveling to games/some practices and offering sport physicals.
• Will be paired with an Orthopedic Sports Physician and Athletic Trainers.

About Our Hospital and Health System:

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed acute care hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

About the Community:

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is in Somerset, the largest city in southeastern Kentucky, combining the best of small-town values with big-city accessibility and easy commuting distance to Lexington.

• Nestled on the edge of the Daniel Boone Forest, Somerset is the hub for lake activities and is the houseboat capital of the world.
• The opportunities for outdoor amenities are endless, with rock climbing, whitewater rafting, hunting, hiking, kayaking, and caving all within minutes of downtown.
• Somerset is a welcoming, growing community and a wonderful place to live and practice medicine.

Our compensation package can include:

• Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus.
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
• Paid time off and retirement plan.
• Comprehensive health and well‑being benefits.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Early-commitment residency stipend.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days.
• Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage.
• Marketing and practice growth assistance.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.