Urologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Urology physician to join our team in Lexington, Kentucky.

This is an exceptional opportunity to practice General Urology in a supportive, patient-centered environment with a collaborative medical community, access to advanced technology, a strong regional referral base, and the ability to shape your own practice with a healthy work-life balance.

At CommonSpirit Health, our mission is to make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while advancing social justice for all. We are looking for physicians who share our commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and service to the community.

Opportunity Highlights

The incoming physician can expect:

* Practice type: General Urology; employed physician opportunity with CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group

* Schedule: Full-time, 36 clinical hours, 4 admin hours per week

* Clinic/hospital setting: Urology practice in Lexington, Kentucky, serving patients through CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group and Saint Joseph Hospital

* Clinic location: CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Urology, 211 Fountain Court, Lexington, Kentucky

* EMR: Epic - electronic health record system integrated throughout hospital and practice locations

* Referral base: Established CHI Saint Joseph Health and CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group network serving Central and Eastern Kentucky

* Growth opportunity: Opportunity to build and shape a General Urology practice in a supportive, patient-centered environment

What We Offer

CommonSpirit Health offers a competitive and comprehensive recruitment package, which may include:

* Competitive salary guarantee for up to 3 years with a lucrative production model after the guarantee period

* Productivity bonus opportunity

* Additional quality-based bonus

* Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives, including sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance

* Loan repayment: Yes

* 1 week CME and $4,000 CME allowance

* 33 days PTO plus 6 paid holidays per year

* Paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage

* Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs

* Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, short-term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources

* Retirement options through Fidelity, including standard and Roth options with up to 3% match plus an additional annual company contribution of 3% of salary to the provider's choice of 401(k) or pension plan

* Strong operational and administrative support

* The stability and resources of one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic health systems

Final compensation and recruitment incentives will be discussed directly with qualified candidates and may vary based on experience, training, location, and specialty. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that CommonSpirit Health, in good faith, believes it might pay for this role at the time of posting.

Job Requirements

Candidate Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have:

* MD or DO degree

* Successful completion of an accredited Urology residency program in the United States or Canada

* Board certification or active participation in the board examination process

* Open to new graduates

* Eligibility for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

* DEA license or eligibility

* Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills

* A commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care

* Interest in serving the needs of patients throughout Lexington, Central Kentucky, and the broader CHI Saint Joseph Health service area

* Visa sponsorship: Not applicable

Where You'll Work

About CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Urology

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Urology in Lexington provides expert, compassionate urologic care for a wide range of conditions affecting both men and women. The team treats conditions including urinary infections, kidney stones, prostate problems, benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile and sexual dysfunction, hematuria, overactive bladder, incontinence, recurrent UTIs, and urologic cancers.

The urology practice offers urologic surgery and a range of procedures and treatments, including BPH surgery, cancer surgery, cystoscopy, incontinence procedures, stone surgery, and urodynamics. The team focuses on personalized care, advanced techniques, and helping patients maintain an active, healthy lifestyle close to home.

About CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health, serving patients throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky. The medical group is a full-service network of primary care and specialty services with locations across the region and is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of patients.

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row, 2023-2024.

About Saint Joseph Hospital and CHI Saint Joseph Health

Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, is a 433-bed hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, Saint Joseph Hospital was Lexington's first hospital and serves residents of Central and Eastern Kentucky. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality care guided by CommonSpirit's mission and core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration.

About the Community - Lexington, Kentucky

Located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass Region, Lexington offers the amenities of a growing city with the character and friendliness of a close-knit community. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington is surrounded by rolling hills, historic horse farms, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Physicians and their families enjoy:

* A vibrant university community anchored by the University of Kentucky

* Family-friendly neighborhoods and a strong sense of local community

* Access to horse country, Keeneland, the Kentucky Horse Park, and hundreds of Thoroughbred farms

* Bourbon Trail access, local restaurants, arts, music, SEC sports, and year-round community events

* Parks, trails, biking, hiking, and nearby outdoor destinations throughout the Bluegrass Region, including Red River Gorge

* Convenient access to Blue Grass Airport and regional travel throughout Kentucky and the surrounding region

* A desirable place to build both a medical practice and a long-term life in Central Kentucky

About CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. Across its national network, CommonSpirit delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites, and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to home-based services and virtual care offerings. Its vision is "a healthier future for all - inspired by faith, driven by innovation and powered by our humanity."

Our values - Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration - guide how we serve our patients, communities, and one another.

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Pay Range

$419,378 - $693,675 /year