Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician
Elizabethtown, KY, 42701, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- critical care physician
- pulmonology
- medical group
The Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician position offers a highly competitive compensation package with incentives such as bonuses, student loan repayment, and relocation allowances. The role is within a large, multispecialty medical group with advanced technology and comprehensive support, based in a newly opened regional medical center in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. This opportunity emphasizes professional growth, high-quality clinical outcomes, and a supportive community with abundant amenities and economic growth.
Incentive and Compensation Overview
Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
Recruiting incentives up to $200,000
Includes starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency or fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CME funds, and malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Two-year income guarantee with bonus opportunities for additional productivity and quality
Generous paid time off (7+ weeks per year for full-time physicians)
Complimentary professional student loan debt repayment advising
PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligible employer
Structured mentorship pathway for physician growth and development
EPIC electronic health record system (Gold Star 9 level) fully integrated across all hospital and practice locations
Advanced technology, including DAX Co-pilot voice recognition software
Immigration support provided, if needed
Large, physician-led, multispecialty medical group
More than 1,800 providers, covering upwards of 70 specialties
Strong administrative and operational support, including leadership councils
Recognition for high-quality clinical outcomes
Newly opened Medical Pavilion (2024) featuring surgical and procedural suites, diagnostic centers, and a range of specialty service lines (Cardiology, Oncology, Surgery, Pulmonary & Critical Care, Wound Care, and more)
Regional medical center with over 2,850 staff across 40+ locations, serving a combined Central Kentucky population of 450,000
300-bed facility with one of the busiest emergency departments in the state
Among the fastest-growing communities in Kentucky, with top-rated schools, dining, and entertainment
Lively downtown with boutique shopping, restaurants, breweries, and live music
Sizable service area with access to major highways and a nearby international airport (45 minutes to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport)
Lower-than-average cost of living
Abundant outdoor activities: parks, nature preserves, hiking, and biking trails
Robust local economy, including the opening of two major electric battery plants by Ford, creating 5,000 new jobs
Family-friendly amenities such as large sports complexes, youth athletic opportunities, and vibrant arts and cultural venues




