Endocrinology Opening in Owensboro, KY
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Endocrinology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/22/24
**Endocrinology opportunity in Owensboro, KY**
- Full Time/Permanent
- Employed
- Board Eligible/Board
- Outpatient-only
- H1 visa sponsored
- Join a group of three endocrinologists, and a nurse practitioner working alongside tenured nutritionists, dietitians and other dedicated office and clinical support staff
- Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- No Call
- Outreach opportunity, potential for new clinic in surrounding communities
- Health system-employed with integrated Epic EMR in clinics and hospitals
- Excellent specialty backup support - we cover everything except burns and transplants
- Teaching opportunities available
Benefit Overview:
- Competitive base salary compensation guaranteed for two years, productivity bonuses, upfront bonuses, CME, and professional dues
- Fellowship Stipends & student loan forgiveness options
- Six weeks of paid time off (includes CME)
- Health system provides liability/malpractice/tail coverage
- Matching retirement plans
- Comprehensive health and wellness plans
**About the Hospital**
Our 477-bed flagship hospital, opened in 2013 replacing the previous hospital that began around 1938. We are one of the most advanced hospitals in Kentucky, with a sophisticated Epic system, a 20-bed NICU unit, and a patient tower built to maximize efficiency and improve the patient experience. The hospital is also beautifully designed, winning numerous awards for architecture and becoming the first hospital in the world to be certified by Audubon International. Each year, the Hospital averages 2,100 births; 18,000 admissions and 500,000 outpatient visits each year. System-wide, the organization has nearly 4,800 employees and 250 medical staff.
**About the System**
Health System is committed to excellence and positioned for growth throughout western Kentucky and southern Indiana. As the regions leading healthcare provider and Kentuckys largest employer west of Louisville, we provide patients access to three award-winning hospitals, a medical group of more than 250 providers, and over 20 facilities throughout our service area. We are an independent non-profit organization with the financial stability, forward-thinking leadership, and strategic partnerships to carry out our mission to heal the sick and improve the health of the communities we serve.