Orthopedics Physician

Non-Surgical Orthopedic Physician / Musculoskeletal Medicine Physician- LaGrange, KY

Baptist Health Medical Group is looking to hire a BC/BE Non-Surgical Orthopedic Physician / Musculoskeletal Medicine Physician in LaGrange, KY. Located 20 minutes outside of Louisville, KY. This Physician can be Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, or Musculoskeletal Medicine.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, patient-centered Non-Surgical Orthopedic Physician to join our growing musculoskeletal and orthopedic services team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive non-operative evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient setting while collaborating closely with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, primary care providers, and other specialists.

This position offers the opportunity to build a robust outpatient practice focused on evidence-based, conservative musculoskeletal care with access to advanced imaging, therapy services, and multidisciplinary support.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing non-operative and evidence-based approaches
• Perform office-based procedures including joint injections, trigger-point injections, and ultrasound-guided procedures as appropriate
• Coordinate care with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pain management providers, and primary care physicians
• Identify and appropriately refer surgical candidates
• Interpret diagnostic imaging and clinical studies relevant to orthopedic care
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation within the electronic medical record system
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction efforts
• Build and maintain referral relationships within the community
• Participate in outreach, education, and community engagement activities as needed
• Hospital rounding
• Fracture care, casting and splinting
• Local sports coverage

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Family Medicine with Sports Medicine fellowship, or related specialty
• Active or eligible state medical license
• DEA registration and controlled substance certification as required
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Preferred

• Fellowship training in Sports Medicine, or Musculoskeletal Medicine
• Experience with ultrasound-guided procedures
• Prior orthopedic, sports medicine, or musculoskeletal outpatient experience
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary orthopedic practice

Clinical Focus Areas

• Joint pain and arthritis
• Sports injuries
• Tendon and ligament disorders
• Overuse injuries
• Occupational and work-related injuries
• Chronic musculoskeletal pain

Practice Environment

• Outpatient-focused schedule
• Collaborative orthopedic and rehabilitation team
• Access to imaging, therapy, and procedural support
• Established referral base and growth opportunities
• Modern clinic facilities and EMR platform

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is compassionate, collaborative, efficient, and committed to delivering high-quality conservative orthopedic care. We are seeking a physician who values teamwork, excellent patient outcomes, and long-term relationship building within the community.

Incentive Overview

• Competitive compensation and benefits package - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CME allowance and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided
• Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
• Generous time off to encourage good work life balance
• Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
• EPIC (Gold Star 9 level)- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
• Advanced Technology capabilities including DAX
• Immigration support by experienced Immigration attorney, if needed

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health ranks in 150 top places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review

• Multispecialty physician-led medical group
• 8 hospitals with over 1,700 providers, including 850 physicians and more than 750 advanced practice clinicians representing primary care and 78 specialties
• Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
• Physician leadership councils
• Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes.

About Baptist Health La Grange

Baptist Health La Grange is a 120-bed hospital providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services to residents of Oldham, Henry, Trimble, Carroll and eastern Jefferson counties. It serves more than 140,000 patients annually and offers 90 acute care beds, including an intensive care unit, a medical/surgical unit, telemetry, women s center and a 30-bed rehab and skilled care unit.

Baptist Health Medical Group physician offices are conveniently located on campus and at Baptist Health Crestwood, an outpatient facility that offers easy access to physical therapy, diagnostic imaging and a physician office. The hospital also manages Oldham County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which is a service owned by the Oldham County Ambulance Taxing District. Oldham County EMS is operated by Baptist Health, in partnership with the Oldham County Ambulance Taxing District and Fiscal Court. Baptist Health La Grange is part of Baptist Health s Kentuckiana region, which also includes Baptist Health Louisville and Baptist Health Floyd. Baptist Health is the largest, not-for-profit, faith-based health system in Kentucky and southern Indiana.

About La Grange

• Located 20 minutes northeast of Louisville, KY and one hour from Cincinnati, OH.
• Kindness Capital of Kentucky
• Perfect place to grow a family and be part of a growing and safe community.
• Cost of living is lower than the national average.
• The town has an active train track running through the heart of the city s business and historic district that contains numerous small businesses such as shops, eateries and art galleries
• LaGrange hosts a weekly farmers and artisan market, where locally made items are sold on Saturdays from mid-May through late October, situated on the county s beautiful courthouse lawn.
• Featured on 2022 HGTV Home Town Kickstart
• Located in Oldham County, LaGrange offers a top tier public school system. More specifically, it is ranked in the top 4% of districts throughout Kentucky