Vascular Neurology - Louisville, Kentucky (Outpatient) - recruiting incentives up to $200,000

Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking 1 BC/BE, fellowship trained, vascular neurologist to join our stroke program located in Louisville, KY at Baptist Health Louisville.

• Join a large, multi-specialty, neurology practice: 12 neurologists (3 boarded vascular MDs serve on IP/neuro-hospitalist team), 11 neurology PA/NP
• This position is 100% OP, with no IP practice or call responsibilities
• Baptist Louisville is the flagship facility in the largest healthcare system in KY
• The campus is a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (seeking CSC in 2027) seeing > 1300 stroke/TIA annually and performs ~120 thrombectomies/year
• IP stroke is covered by a 5-member (2 MD/3 NP) IP neurology team daily and served by 3 endovascular surgeons (all providers employed)

The goal of this position is to implement a:

• 100% vascular neurology/stroke f/u clinic to serve our large stroke population
• Implement a stroke/TIA, multi-disciplinary, prevention clinic , inclusive of multi-year tracking of clinic impact.
• Vascular referral clinic for our BHMG employed PCP physicians, referral standards TBD by the selected candidate

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, CMEallowance 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 Medical Group has earned 2025-2026 Bronze-level recognition from the American Medical Association Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program for its commitment to reducing burnout and helping physicians and patients thrive.

• 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 Louisville

Baptist Health Louisville is a 519-bed tertiary-care hospital located in the heart of St. Matthews. The all-private room hospital provides virtually all inpatient services with the exception of transplantation and burn care.

The hospital’s emergency services include special teams for heart attack and stroke care. Cancer services include two freestanding radiation centers and the Charles and Mimi Osborn Cancer Center, which also offers a cancer resource center and a multidisciplinary lung care clinic. Special services include women’s health, labor and delivery, digital mammography, ultrasound and bone-density scanning for osteoporosis. Other areas of expertise include orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular services, wound care, behavioral health, occupational health, acute rehabilitation, and in-home care provided by Baptist Health Home Care.

Baptist Health Louisville has twice achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®.

City of Louisville, Kentucky

• Kentucky's largest metro area with a population of 1 million+ and the 16 th largest city in the U.S.
• Flights available worldwide from Muhammad Ali International Airport
• Home of the Kentucky Derby- "the most exciting two minutes in sports" and the Louisville Slugger bats; birthplace of Muhammad Ali
• Climate - mild four-season climate with average temperatures of 79 in July and 35 in January
• Cost of living is consistently below the national average, with housing costs 76% of national averages
• Louisville, KY is within a day's drive of more than 50% of the U.S. population
• The city landed on over 35 "Best Of" lists
• Ranked #5 on the Top 10 New Brainpower Cities in America
• National Geographic listed Louisville in the Top 10 Food Cities Zagat called it one of America's Next Hot Food Cities
• CNBC : Reported that Louisville is one of the top 15 cities in the country attracting the most millennials
• One of the country's most extensive park systems and a world-renowned arts scene. Louisville has 122 parks that span more than 14,000 acres, including Waterfront Park on the banks of the Ohio River. The Louisville Loop will soon connect all the city’s parks by a paved walkway.