Join the Leading Primary Care Team in Western Kentucky as an outpatient Internal Medicine physician Mercy Health-Lourdes is actively seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified outpatient Internal Medicine physician to join Mercy Health Physicians Kentucky , the region's largest multi-specialty medical group. Our physician‑led organization is at the forefront of primary care innovation and offers a collaborative, supportive environment for providers. EPIC EMR is used. Our robust care model includes: Team‑based care supported by embedded care coordinators and on‑site lab and diagnostic services Seamless access to inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services Dedicated hospitalist and emergency medicine teams , ensuring 24/7 continuity of care for your patients We are currently transforming primary care across our eight regional practice sites through a new, innovative care delivery model tailored to the unique needs of our patients, community, and care teams. This initiative is driven by five key pillars: Improved Access High Level of Service Quality of Care Convenience & Patient Experience Ease of Practice for Providers Each pillar is rooted in standardized, evidence‑based practices, designed to support the Quadruple Aim : improving population health, enhancing the patient experience, reducing costs, and promoting provider well‑being. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking team that's redefining primary care in Kentucky. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary with 2‑year guarantee Productivity and quality incentives Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance Medical education loan repayment available Generous CME allowance and allowed time off Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage 457(b) with employer match in addition to a 457(f) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan About Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital 379‑bed regional medical center Over 100 years of serving the community with compassionate, high‑quality care Full range of services including: Cardiovascular, Neurology, Orthopedics, Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, Surgery Center, Sleep Center, Rehabilitation, Home Care, and more Member of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the U.S. Leadership & Professional Growth Physician‑led organization committed to clinical excellence and physician development Access to leadership development programs and strategic involvement opportunities About Mercy Health Physicians - Kentucky 170 providers across 27 practice locations , including 8 primary care clinics 275 medical and advanced practice staff representing 35 specialties 420,000 patient visits annually Serving a population of 460,000+ Why Paducah, Kentucky? Historic downtown with local shops, restaurants, and a thriving arts scene Two of the nation’s largest man‑made lakes nearby for fishing, boating, and hiking $44 million performing arts center , Broadway shows, and artist‑in‑residence programs Excellent public and private schools Recognized as one of the "Top 100 Communities for Young People" Convenient access to major cities: 2 hours from Nashville , 2.5 hours from St. Louis Daily jet service to Charlotte, NC About Lourdes Hospital Lourdes serves as a regional referral center for a wide geographic region, including more than a dozen counties in western Kentucky, southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and northwest Tennessee. Lourdes offers an extensive array of medical specialties and technologies typically found in much larger urban settings. About Mercy Health Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and the state’s fourth‑largest employer, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2016. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and more than 500 care sites, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network, Mercy Health Select, coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 200,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings program. In keeping with its Mission to improve the health of its communities, Mercy Health provides more than $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth). #J-18808-Ljbffr