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Hematology/Oncology - Elizabethtown, Kentucky- Recruiting incentives up to $200,000

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyHematology/Oncology
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedH-1B
Salary RangeNegotiable
Loan RepaymentYes
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedStipend, Quality, Starting, Relocation, Productivity
Not-for-profit501(c)(3)

Hematology/Oncology- Elizabethtown, Kentucky - Recruiting incentives up to $200,000

Join a busy Hematology/Oncology practice in Elizabethtown, Kentucky comprised of 4 Medical Oncologists, 1.0 Radiation Oncologist and 2 APRNs-ONC.  Looking for a compassionate physician who truly cares for his/her patients' well-being and wants to work in a collaborative environment with dedicated clinical and administrative support staff.  

The cancer service line is Commission on Cancer Certified by the American College of Surgeons as a community program offering infusion services, dietician services, social work, patient navigation, on-site pharmacy services, specialty pharmacy services, cancer rehabilitation services, breast/lung/general tumor boards, multidisciplinary thoracic and general surgery (breast surgeon) clinics, genetic counseling services, on-site PET scan services, radiation therapy and a robust clinical trials program.

Baptist Health Hardin Hospital is in the final stages of building a new 47,000 sq ft cancer center that will be ready in the late fall of 2024 that will consolidate all of the above services into one location attached to the main hospital (separate entrance) and adjacent to a medical office pavilion that will house several of supportive specialties including pulmonology/critical care, general surgery, urology, wound care, vascular surgery and cardiology.  The group size of the medical oncologists increases to 6 medical oncologists in this new cancer center.

For additional information please contact:

Becca Petry
Sourcer, Physician Recruitment
Rebecca.Petry@bhsi.com
843-812-8199

Incentive Overview

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CMEallowance and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided
  • Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
  • Generous time off  (7+ weeks per year for full time physicians)
  • Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
  • PSLF Eligible Employer
  • Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
  • EPIC (Gold Star 9 level)- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
  • Advanced Technology capabilities including DAX
  • Immigration support by experienced Immigration attorney, if needed

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health ranks in 150 top places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review

  • Multispecialty physician-led medical group
  • 9 hospitals with over 3,600 employed and independent physicians and advanced practice clinicians
  • Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
  • Physician leadership councils
  • Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes.

 

About Baptist Health Hardin Hospital

Baptist Health Hardin employs over 2,850 staff and has more than 40 locations providing clinic and diagnostic services.  The hospital is a 300 bed regional facility.  The service area of ten (10) counties serves a combined population of over 450,000 in Central Kentucky.  The location is 40 miles south of Louisville on Interstate 65.  The hospital is the 12th largest in the state, with the second busiest Emergency Department.  The Baptist Health Hardin medical staff is comprised of over 450 physicians / providers representing 32 specialties. 

 

New Medical Pavilion - opened October 2024

New Medical Pavilion will provide high quality clinical care, focused on specialty care with surgical suites, procedural suites, support areas and diagnostic testing. Service lines will include Surgery/Urology, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Wound and Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Oncology (Cancer Care Center) and Radiation Oncology.

 

 

 

About Elizabethtown, Kentucky

  • Fastest growing community in the state of Kentucky with great public schools, dining, and entertainment options.
  • Baptist Health Hardin serves Hardin County and nine surrounding counties totaling 450,000 residents.
  • Ford Motor Company is building two electric battery plants, creating 5,000 new jobs, and is the single largest economic investment in the history of the state of Kentucky. The first plant is expected to open in 2025.
  • Kentucky’s largest cities, Louisville and Lexington, are within a short drive of E-town. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (located 45 minutes from Elizabethtown, KY) offers flights to 30+ destinations nonstop and 460+ places with just one stop.
  • Elizabethtown’s cost of living index is lower than the national average.
  • Opportunities to enjoy nature abound in and around Elizabethtown, with numerous accessible and well-maintained parks, nature preserves, and hiking/ biking trails.

Click here for more information about Elizabethtown, KY.

HPSA Score: 15

 
 



 
 

EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Facility & Address

  • Baptist Health Hardin Hospital
  • 913 N. Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown KY 42701

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Jamie Hickerson Physician Recruitment Manager

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