Deaconess Kentucky Specialty Clinic seeking a Pain Management Physician to join a growing, well-supported pain program in Hopkinsville, KY. This position offers a strong guaranteed salary, tiered productivity incentives, APP support, and the opportunity to build a long-term, sustainable practice within a physician-led health system.
Compensation & Benefits:
Year 1 guaranteed base salary: $550,000
Sign-on bonus: $50,000 (forgivable loan over 5 years)
5-year contract with automatic annual renewal
Comprehensive benefits package
Retirement plans: 401(k), 457(b) with employer contribution
CME: 5 days + $3,500 annual stipend
$1,500 annual CME technology allowance
$60/month cell phone stipend
Malpractice insurance provided
Licensing, DEA, and board fees covered
Mileage reimbursement
Relocation assistance: $15,000
Practice Setting:
This outpatient-focused pain management role includes:
Employed position with Deaconess KY Specialty Clinic
Established referral base within Deaconess network
APP support with supervision compensation
Modern clinic space with state-of-the-art equipment
Epic EMR across inpatient and outpatient settings
Opportunity to participate in program growth and service line development
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions
Perform interventional pain procedures consistent with training
Collaborate with APPs, primary care, and specialty providers
Participate in quality initiatives and department goals
Maintain accurate documentation in Epic
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care
Call Responsibilities:
Full-time, clinic-based schedule
Call expectations: to be discussed (flexible based on coverage model)
Qualifications:
MD or DO
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pain Management
Eligible for Kentucky medical licensure
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Why Join Deaconess:
Join a growing pain management program with strong leadership and APP support. This role offers high earning potential, excellent work-life balance, and the ability to build a sustainable practice within a respected health system.
Live Where You Want
Enjoy the freedom to choose your lifestyle with the option to live in Hopkinsville, Clarksville, Nashville, or nearby communities. Hopkinsville offers a diverse, welcoming environment with strong public and private school options and a cost of living approximately 25% below the national average, allowing for an exceptional quality of life.
Physicians are just 45 minutes from Land Between the Lakes, ideal for hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation, and one hour from Nashville, TN and Nashville International Airport, providing easy access to concerts, professional sports, dining, festivals, and premier shopping.
Contact
Shannon Clements
Senior Physician Recruiter
270-952-1116
Shannon.Clements@deaconess.com