Neurology (outpatient Only) with Focus on Neuromuscular - Paducah, Ky -recruitment Incentives Up to $200,000

Neurology (Outpatient only) with focus on Neuromuscular - Paducah, KY - Recruitment Incentives up to $200,000

Outpatient Neurologist – Neuromuscular Focus

Core Clinical Skills & Expertise

• Diagnosis and management of neuromuscular disorders, including:

  • Peripheral neuropathies

  • Myopathies

  • Motor neuron diseases

  • Neuromuscular junction disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis)

• Proficiency in EMG and nerve conduction studies

• Long-term disease management, including immunotherapy and infusion-based treatments

• Multidisciplinary coordination with PT/OT, pulmonology, rheumatology, and rehabilitation services

• Management of functional decline, mobility issues, and chronic neuromuscular symptoms

• Patient-centered counseling regarding disease progression and supportive care planning

Baptist Health Paducah Neuroscience services provide:

• Target Stroke Elite Gold Plus Certified Primary Stroke Center

• Close relationship with Neurosurgery

Additional information:

• Practice Environment: Modern clinic facilities with access to advanced imaging, diagnostics, and EMR systems

• Strong referral base from primary care and specialty providers across the region

• Opportunities to participate in clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, and community education programs

• Professional Development Support for continuing medical education (CME) and professional growth

• Potential for leadership roles within the neurology service line or hospital committees

• Community Engagement Opportunities to engage in community outreach, stroke awareness campaigns, and educational events

• Collaborate with local schools, senior centers, and health organizations to promote neurological health

• Work-Life Balance Reasonable patient volumes and scheduling flexibility Supportive administrative and clinical staff to reduce non-clinical burdens

• Family-friendly environment with access to excellent schools and safe neighborhoods

• Relocation & Onboarding Support Relocation assistance available

• Onboarding support to help with credentialing, licensing, and community integration

• Spousal employment resources and family relocation guidance

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, CME allowance 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; visas processed through Delta Regional Authority

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health ranks in 150 top places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review

• 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 Paducah

Baptist Health Paducah is a 373-bed regional medical and referral center, serving about 350,000 patients a year from four states. The hospital provides a full range of services, including cardiac and cancer care, diagnostic imaging, women’s and children’s services, surgery, emergency treatment, rehabilitation, transitional care, weight management and wound care. The main campus covers eight square blocks, plus off-site outpatient rehab, occupational medicine, primary care, school clinics, imaging and lab. Overall, Baptist Hospital Paducah offers 20 points of care to make healthcare more convenient for area residents.

Baptist Health Paducah has over 1300 employees, making it one of the region’s largest employers; and over 365 physicians representing more than 40 medical specialties. The Baptist Health Foundation Paducah supports needed services, facilities and other areas of growth. The hospital opened in 1953 as Western Baptist Hospital and changed its name in early 2013, along with other facilities in Baptist Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Kentucky.

The hospital has earned Pathway to Excellence designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nursing Credentialing Center.

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HPSA Score: 15

In Paducah, we take pride in offering a wide range of options that cater to the diverse ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds of our residents. To that end, Paducah offers Christian churches, a Jewish temple and an Islamic worship center to meet diverse spiritual needs.

EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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