Emergency Medicine Physician
Paducah, KY, 42001, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- Emergency Medicine
- Physician
- Acute Care
The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide acute care and treatment for patients at Baptist Health Paducah, a large regional medical center with extensive specialized services and accreditation awards. The role involves working independently with EPIC EMR, managing a high patient volume, and offering advanced provider coverage. Located in Paducah, KY, the position benefits from a supportive community environment with excellent professional opportunities and compensation.
Envision Physician Services is seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine physician to join our dynamic team at Baptist Health Paducah, a leading regional medical and referral center located along the scenic Ohio River.
Position Profile:
- 37,500 annual volume
- Advanced Provider Coverage
- EPIC EMR
- Independent Contractor status
- Excellent compensation model with generous sign-on bonus
Baptist Health Paducah is a leading regional medical and referral center, caring for more than 200,000 patients each year across four states. The 373 bed hospital delivers a full spectrum of services, including advanced cardiac and cancer care, diagnostic imaging, women's and children's services featuring the region's only Level 3 NICU, surgery and emergency treatment, 24/7 neurology coverage, rehabilitation services, weight management programs, and wound care.
Awards and accreditations:
- The American College of Cardiology - Certified in:
- National Distinction of Excellence - HeartCARE Center
- Chest Pain with Primary PCI and Resuscitation
- NCDR Performance Achievement Award for Chest Pain - MI Registry
- Heart Failure -With Outpatient Services (accreditation)
- Cardiac Cath Lab - PCI
- Transcatheter Valve (certification)
- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
- Cardiac Rehab
- Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
- Vascular Ultrasound
- Echocardiography
- American Stroke Association/American Heart Association -
- Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus award with Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll
- Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll quality achievement award for for stroke care.
- Get with the Guidelines - Resuscitation Gold Plus Award for heart attack.
- U.S. News & World Report Recognized - High Performing Hospital for:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Heart attack / Heart failure
Paducah, Kentucky sits along the Ohio River near the Illinois border and serves as a hub for the western part of the state. Its location makes it a convenient gateway to nearby metropolitan areas such as Nashville, St. Louis, and Memphis. Nestled at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers, Paducah has earned global recognition as a UNESCO Creative City, celebrated for its thriving arts district, colorful floodwall murals, and the world renowned National Quilt Museum. The historic downtown features locally owned boutiques, restaurants, and 19th century architecture, creating a welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. The city also boasts a blossoming culinary scene with regional barbecue, hand crafted Kentucky bourbon, and local brews adding flavor to its identity. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the scenic riverfront and nearby trails, while festivals and live performances keep the community vibrant year round. Recognized by HGTV as one of Kentucky s most charming small towns, Paducah blends creativity, heritage, and hospitality into a truly unique place to live and work.




