BE/BC Infectious Disease Physician Needed in Bowling Green, KY near Nashville, TN - Excellent Recrui

Job Description

Job Description

Become a part of a dedicated team of infectious disease experts, consisting of three ID physicians and two nurse practitioners, committed to delivering comprehensive infectious disease care to our community in South Central Kentucky. Our integrated healthcare system encompasses the main hospital along with five additional rural facilities.

• We operate a well-established infectious disease practice within our organization.
• Our team provides inpatient consultation services at the primary medical center in Bowling Green.
• We extend telehealth services to our satellite rural facilities.
• Outpatient services are available through our infectious diseases and travel medicine clinic, conveniently located within walking distance of the main hospital.
• We actively support the UK resident graduate medical education program for internal medicine and other specialties, as well as WKU medical students.
• Our team participates in various committees, including the Antibiotic Stewardship Program, Infection Prevention and Control Program, and the Sepsis Committee.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workforce that prioritizes teamwork, excellence, and compassion.

Position Highlights:

• Specialty: Focused entirely on Infectious Disease services.
• Schedule: Rotating weekly schedule:
  • Week 1: On-call for 7 days, covering inpatient services (carries pager after hours).
  • Week 2: Clinic duties for 3 days (recovers 2 days from the previous weekend).
  • Week 3: 5-day bridge covering inpatient services with NP support and morning clinic on 2 days (inpatient telehealth for satellite hospitals).
  • Week 4: 5-day bridge covering clinic and outpatient telehealth for satellite hospitals.
• Call Schedule: 1:4 weekly rotating on-call schedule; the on-call provider carries a pager after office hours.
• Practice Detail: Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine.
• Location: Bowling Green, KY.
• EMR System: Currently using Meditech, transitioning to EPIC in December 2026.
• Facilities: Bowling Green Medical Center and Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital, along with Albany, Caverna, Franklin, Russellville, and Scottsville Medical Centers.
• Average Daily Hospital Census: 35; Average Weekly Clinic Appointments: 15.
• Inpatient to Outpatient Time Ratio: 60% inpatient, 40% outpatient.
• APP Support: Experienced Nurse Practitioners assist physicians and the ID service.
• Visa Sponsorship: This position is located in a Health Professional Shortage Area and/or Medically Underserved Area/Population.

Incentives May Include:

• Base salary with additional productivity bonuses; Kentucky offers one of the highest physician salary-to-cost-of-living ratios.
• Potential for Production/Quality Bonuses.
• Sign-On Bonus.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Visa Sponsorship.
• CME Allowance.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits.
• Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Residency Stipend.
• Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Contributions.
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.
• Competitive Paid Time Off.

About Our Organization:

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve through dedicated care. Our integrated healthcare system includes hospitals in Bowling Green, Albany, Caverna (Horse Cave), Franklin, Russellville, and Scottsville, totaling 454 acute care beds and 110 extended care beds, supported by over 400 physicians across more than 50 specialties.

We are deeply committed to medical education as a core aspect of our mission. In collaboration with The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine, we offer several Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited training programs aimed at developing skilled physicians who prioritize patient-centered, evidence-based, and cost-effective care. The Medical Center at Bowling Green serves as the primary clinical teaching site for over 70 graduate medical education trainees enrolled in seven ACGME-accredited training programs. Additionally, the UK College of Medicine has established a four-year regional campus in Bowling Green in partnership with our organization and Western Kentucky University.

About Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky:

Bowling Green, the third-largest city in Kentucky, is situated just 60 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee, and 110 miles south of Louisville. According to the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau, Bowling Green has a population of 72,294, while Warren County has 134,554 residents. Bowling Green has been recognized as one of The South's Best Cities on the Rise in 2022 by readers of Southern Living and was named The Best Place to Live in Kentucky in 2018 by MONEY Magazine .