Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

BC/BE Pulmonary/Critical Care opportunity with a hospital-employed, physician-led group in an eastern Kentucky regional hub, offering a mix of ICU and outpatient work, significant recruiting incentives, and strong lifestyle benefits.

• Two openings for BC/BE general and critical care pulmonologists with a hospital-employed, physician-led pulmonary/critical care group in a southeastern Kentucky community.

• Collaborative team including 1 APRN, 1 PA-C, 1 MA, and dedicated support staff.

• 25-bed ICU with strong specialty backup and advanced hospital resources.

• Clinic hours:
  Monday"Friday, 8:00 a.m."5:00 p.m., with balanced inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

• Competitive compensation package with a two-year income guarantee plus opportunities for productivity and quality bonuses.

• Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives, which may include starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CME funds, and malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

• Generous paid time off (7+ weeks annually for full-time physicians).

• Complimentary professional student loan debt repayment advising; PSLF-eligible employer.

• Physician mentorship pathway to support growth, leadership development, and long-term career satisfaction.

• EPIC EHR (Gold Star"level) fully integrated across hospital and clinic sites.

• Advanced technology infrastructure including tools such as DAX Co-pilot to support documentation efficiency.

• Immigration support from an experienced attorney, including J-1 and H-1B waiver processing through the Appalachian Regional Commission.

• Large, multispecialty, physician-led system with thousands of providers, comprehensive administrative and operations teams, and physician leadership councils.

• System recognized nationally as a top place to work in healthcare and ranked among the top performers for clinical quality outcomes.

• Regional medical center of more than 250 beds serving over 200,000 residents across southeastern Kentucky and parts of Tennessee.

• Broad specialty support: interventional and general cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, womens health, orthopedics, primary care, and robust behavioral health services.

• On-campus 32-bed LTAC partner hospital supporting complex, high-acuity patients.

• Ongoing $100 million expansion including an 80,000-square-foot patient-care wing, with new private rooms, expanded ED, and increased ICU capacity (completion targeted for early 2027).

• On-site helipad, partnership with a leading air medical transport provider, and two hospital-operated ambulances supporting regional transfers.

• Stable, mission-driven culture with long staff tenure and no recent reliance on traveling nurses, offering autonomy, strong support, and sustainable work-life balance.

• Scenic Appalachian community in southeastern Kentucky with a strong sense of community and regional reach.

• Cost of living well below the national average, providing affordable housing, short commutes, and an easygoing lifestyle.

• Exceptional outdoor access: nearby lakes for boating and water sports, renowned state parks, waterfalls, hiking trails, camping, and forests.

• Conveniently located off I-75, about an hour from Lexington, KY and Knoxville, TN, with access to multiple regional airports.

• Highly ranked local school district and family-friendly environment with parks, youth activities, and community events.

• Active downtown with local restaurants, shops, coffee houses, festivals, farmers markets, outdoor concerts, and the original Kentucky Fried Chicken tourist spot.

• Designated underserved area with an HPSA score of 23, offering additional incentive and loan-repayment potential for eligible candidates.