Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Paducah, Kentucky sits along the Ohio River near the Illinois border and serves as a hub for the western part of the state. Its location makes it a convenient gateway to nearby metropolitan areas such as Nashville, St. Louis and Memphis. Nestled at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers, Paducah has earned global recognition as a UNESCO Creative City, celebrated for its thriving arts district, colorful floodwall murals, and the world‑renowned National Quilt Museum. The historic downtown features locally owned boutiques, restaurants. and 19th‑century architecture, creating a welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. The city also boasts a blossoming culinary scene with regional barbecue, hand‑crafted Kentucky bourbon and local brews adding flavor to its identity. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the scenic riverfront and nearby trails, while festivals and live performances keep the community vibrant year‑round. Recognized by HGTV as one of Kentucky's "most charming small towns," Paducah blends creativity, heritage, and hospitality into a truly unique place to live and work.

Why APPs Choose This Practice

• No procedure requirements

• Strong intensivist and specialty support

• Collaborative physician and APP team environment

• Regional referral center with diverse clinical exposure

• Stable Hospital Medicine program

• Practice within an award-winning healthcare organization

• Opportunity to serve patients across Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee and Missouri

Community Highlights

• 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

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Acute care training preferred

• Eligible for medical licensure in Kentucky

Envision is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Hospital Medicine team at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, Kentucky. This opportunity offers a block schedule, competitive compensation, strong physician and APP collaboration, and the chance to practice at a leading regional referral center serving patients across four states.

Compensation & Schedule Highlights

• Competitive compensation at $75/hour

• W2 employment status

• Block schedule

• Full-time status consists of 120 hours per month

• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, CME allowance, fully paid malpractice coverage, and 401(k)

• Tools, resources, and support to promote clinical success

Hospital Medicine Program Overview

• Established Hospital Medicine program

• 2 APPs daily

• 11-hour shifts, including day and swing shifts

• No procedures required

• Collaborative inpatient practice environment

Coverage Model

• 2 APPs daily

• Day and swing shift coverage

• ICU covered by Intensivist and APP team

• Intensivists manage codes

• Collaborative physician and APP practice environment

• Epic EMR

Specialty Backup

• 373-bed regional referral center

• Serves more than 200,000 patients annually across four states

• Advanced cardiac and cancer care programs

• Region's only Level III NICU

• 24/7 neurology coverage

• Comprehensive surgical services

• Women's and children's services

• Rehabilitation, wound care, and diagnostic imaging services

• Broad specialty consultation support