Internal Medicine Physician - Ambulatory

Where You’ll Work

About London/Laurel County, Kentucky

Nestled in the foothills at the edge of the majestic Appalachians, surrounded by pristine forests, lakes, and rivers, crisscrossed by miles of trails. London makes a name for itself as Cycling Capital, thanks to top-notch cycling routes drawing thousands each year for the nationally recognized Redbud Ride. Beautiful cliff-lined Laurel River Lake with its year-round trophy fishing, house-boating, paddling, and scuba diving makes London an anglers and recreational water lovers paradise.

The home of Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park and Colonel Sanders' first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. Vibrant downtown outdoor concert series and special events. London is within easy driving distance to Lexington and Louisville, and major markets in contiguous states, including Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Nashville, Cincinnati , Asheville and Atlanta.

About CHI 

Formed in 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, CommonSpirit Health is one of the largest faith based nonprofit, academic health systems in the nation. Our care delivery spans across 140 hospitals and more than 1200 ambulatory centers in 24 states coast to coast, serving 20 million patients annually.

We are on a mission to build healthier communities, advocate for the vulnerable, and innovate how and where healing can happen.

Learn more at www.commonspirit.org

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician in London, KY, you will provide comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages, including preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, managing chronic conditions, and referring patients to specialists when necessary, essentially acting as the primary healthcare provider for individuals and families across the lifespan.

Every day, you will apply your broad medical expertise to address a wide range of health concerns, fostering long-term relationships with your patients and guiding them through their healthcare journey. This involves meticulous assessment, thoughtful treatment planning, and effective communication to ensure holistic and continuous care.

To be successful in your role, you will strategically deliver comprehensive primary healthcare to patients across all age groups, serving as their primary healthcare provider throughout their lifespan. You will demonstrate exceptional medical expertise in preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, actively managing chronic conditions, and making appropriate specialist referrals, all while fostering patient well-being and promoting health across individuals and families.

Highlights of this role:

• Provide full-spectrum primary care, including preventive care, acute illness treatment, and management of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) for patients of all ages 
• Deliver wellness examinations, health screenings, and immunizations to support disease prevention 
• Counsel patients on diet, lifestyle choices, and disease management  
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and imaging 
• Offer guidance, counseling, and education on wellness, disease management, and medication adherence to patients and their families 
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed medical records, utilizing EPIC appropriately
• Provide and document direct treatment for patients, including ordering medications, referrals, and following up on specialist consultations 
• Participate in primary care division activities, including peer review programs, quality metric improvement, and policy development 

Offer Includes:

• Competitive salary guarantee for up to 3 years and a lucrative production model after guarantee period.
• Additional quality-based bonus
• Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance
• 1 week CME, $4,000
• 33 days PTO plus 6 paid holidays per year
• Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• Eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, short-term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources. 
• Retirement options (both standard and ROTH options) through Fidelity with up to 3% match PLUS an additional annual company contribution of 3% of your salary to your choice of 401k or pension plan.
• EPIC- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations

Job Requirements

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine
• Active Medical License in the State of Kentucky, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA certificate
• Completion of ACGME Residency in Internal Medicine