Outpatient Psychiatrist Opportunity Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY
Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our dedicated behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative, well-established group that includes Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors all committed to providing high-quality, compassionate mental health care.
Position Highlights:
- Outpatient focus with the option to participate in inpatient care if desired
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Manage a reasonable patient load of adult patients per day
- Modern outpatient clinic conveniently connected to the hospital
- Utilizes EPIC EMR for seamless integration of patient care
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? Paducah is a charming, vibrant community that offers a rich blend of southern hospitality and cultural sophistication:
- 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
At Mercy Health, we believe good works start with great people.
