Outpatient Gastroenterology - Elizabethtown, KY - Recruiting Incentives up to$200,000

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Gastroenterologist

We are looking for a board-certified or board-eligible gastroenterologist with fellowship training to become a part of our dedicated team at Baptist Health Hardin. Our group consists of three physicians, three advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), and a committed support staff.

The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Our facility includes five endoscopy suites located within the hospital.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a robust salary and benefits package, including up to $200,000 in recruitment incentives. This encompasses a signing bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation assistance, continuing medical education (CME) allowance, and malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Income Guarantee: A two-year income guarantee is available, along with opportunities for additional bonuses based on productivity and quality metrics.
• Work-Life Balance: We provide generous paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Student Loan Support: Complimentary advising for professional student loan debt repayment is offered.
• PSLF Eligibility: We are recognized as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Mentorship Opportunities: A structured physician mentorship pathway is available for professional growth and development.
• Advanced Technology: Our electronic health record system, EPIC (Gold Star 9 level), is integrated across all hospital and practice locations, along with advanced technology capabilities such as DAX Co-pilot.
• Immigration Assistance: Support from an experienced immigration attorney is available if required.

Our organization is recognized as one of the top 150 places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review. We are a multispecialty, physician-led medical group comprising eight hospitals and over 1,800 providers, including 860 physicians and more than 950 advanced practice clinicians across primary care and 78 specialties.

We offer comprehensive administrative and operational support, along with physician leadership councils, and we rank in the top 10% nationally for quality clinical outcomes.

Baptist Health Hardin Hospital employs over 2,850 staff members and operates more than 40 locations providing clinic and diagnostic services. This 300-bed regional facility serves a population of over 450,000 across ten counties in Central Kentucky, located just 40 miles south of Louisville along Interstate 65. It is the 12th largest hospital in the state and has the second busiest emergency department. Our medical staff includes over 450 physicians and providers across 32 specialties.

Elizabethtown is the fastest-growing community in Kentucky, offering excellent public schools, diverse dining options, and vibrant entertainment. The downtown area features boutique shopping, restaurants, breweries, and live music.

Our hospital serves Hardin County and nine surrounding counties, totaling 450,000 residents. Notably, Ford Motor Company is establishing two electric battery plants in the area, creating 5,000 new jobs and marking the largest economic investment in Kentucky's history, with the first plant expected to open in 2025.

Elizabethtown is conveniently located near Kentucky's largest cities, Louisville and Lexington. The Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, just 45 minutes away, offers direct flights to over 30 destinations and connections to more than 460 locations.

The cost of living in Elizabethtown is lower than the national average, making it an attractive place to live. Residents can enjoy numerous parks, nature preserves, and hiking/biking trails, as well as athletic opportunities at our regional youth sports park and large indoor sports facility.

Families can also engage with the arts through our performing arts center and community music events.

HPSA Score: 15