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Job Details

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Envision is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Nocturnist to join the team at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, Kentucky. This opportunity offers excellent compensation, a generous start-date bonus, strong APP support, and the chance to practice at a leading regional referral center serving patients across Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, and Missouri.

Compensation & Schedule Highlights

• $50,000 start-date bonus
• Competitive compensation model
• Independent Contractor (1099) status
• Flexible scheduling
• Company-paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Emergency Department Overview

• 37,500 annual ED visits
• High-volume regional referral center
• APP support primarily focused in Fast Track
• EPIC EMR

Coverage Model

• Approximately 35 hours of physician coverage daily
• Approximately 36 hours of APP coverage daily
• Approximately 1:1 physician-to-APP coverage ratio

Specialty Backup

• 373-bed regional referral center
• On-site cardiology, general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and intensive care support
• Region's only Level III NICU
• Advanced cardiac and cancer care programs
• 24/7 neurology coverage
• Comprehensive surgical and rehabilitation services
• Serves more than 200,000 patients annually across four states

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Facility Information

Why Physicians Choose This Practice

• Dedicated nocturnist opportunity
• Strong specialty support and consultative services
• Regional referral center with broad clinical exposure
• Generous start-date bonus and competitive compensation
• Collaborative physician and APP team environment
• Established, stable Emergency Medicine program
• Opportunity to practice at one of western Kentucky's leading healthcare organizations

Community Highlights

• Enjoy an exceptional quality of life in Paducah, Kentucky, located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers
• UNESCO Creative City known for its vibrant arts community
• Home to the National Quilt Museum and historic downtown district
• Scenic riverfront, outdoor recreation, and nearby hiking trails
• Thriving dining scene featuring local restaurants, bourbon, and regional cuisine
• Year-round festivals, live entertainment, and cultural events
• Affordable cost of living and family-friendly atmosphere
• Convenient access to Nashville, St. Louis, and Memphis
• Named among Kentucky's most charming small towns

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)
• Residents are encouraged to apply
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kentucky

About Envision

At Envision, we recognize that the practice of medicine is more than a job; it's a calling. Our purpose is to sustain that calling. We are National Partners for the Practice of Medicine with clinicians specializing in anesthesiology, emergency medicine and hospital medicine. We are guided by a shared commitment, to act as trusted partners, to empower clinicians, deliver exceptional patient care and create a healthier future for all. Envision values the diverse perspectives and experiences of our teams and is proud to be an EOE employer.

Navigating the Complexity of a Career in Medicine With Envision

We believe valued clinicians create healthier communities and are committed to helping clinicians find balance and freedom in their work to deliver high-quality care. We offer a variety of opportunities for clinicians to achieve their career goals, grow and make an impact, including:

• Clinicians driving evidence-based best practices to enhance care quality and outcomes
• Diverse practice locations and flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and career advancement
• A comprehensive Clinician Well-Being Program that continues adapting to clinicians' evolving needs
• Clinician leaders and peer networks fostering a collaborative environment
• Local teams that maintain the personal connections that make delivering care meaningful
• Robust federal and state advocacy programs focused on improving the healthcare system
• Opportunities to travel across the world to care for communities through Envision's Global Health Initiative
• Expertise, strength and resources to help clinicians navigate the healthcare landscape