Join Our Team as a Cardiologist!

Location: Hopkinsville, KY
Organization: Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group

Are you ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact? Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group is seeking a General Cardiologist to join our growing team. This position will practice at Deaconess Jennie Stuart in Hopkinsville, KY and will be employed by Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group. This is your chance to serve a thriving community while enjoying exceptional benefits, competitive compensation, and true work-life balance.

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Why Choose Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group?

• Generous Compensation:

  • Guaranteed Salary: $650,000 + RVUs & Quality Incentives
  • Recruitment Incentives: Up to $150,000 (starting bonus, residency/fellowship stipend, loan assistance)

• Technology: Epic EMR system

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, vision, dental, life insurance, short- & long-term disability

• Professional Growth: CME allowance & time off, annual stipend, technology allowance

Additional Perks

• Retirement Plans: 401(k) or 457(b) options

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000

• Medical Malpractice: Fully covered

• Licensing & Certification: DEA, state licensing, and board certification costs covered

• Visa Support: J-1 and H1-B candidate’s welcome

Why Hopkinsville?

• Outdoor Paradise: Scenic trails, lakes and rolling grasslands

• Arts & Culture: Local galleries, theaters, and native craft shops

• Family-Friendly: Award-winning schools and higher education options

• Recreation: Enjoy several events at Hopkinsville Sportsplex, Tiebreaker Park and Trail of Tears Commemorative Park

• Convenient Location: Easy access for domestic and international travel

  • Regional/International Airport
    • OWB – 78 Miles
    • EVV – 87 Miles
    • BNA – 76 Miles
    • SDF – 165 miles

Learn More

📞 Shannon Clements | 270-952-1116
📧 Shannon.Clements@deaconess.com

Required Skills

Required Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: 

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with Advanced Practice Nurse Master’s Degree OR
• Graduated from an accredited Professional Physician Assistant Program
• Active Physician Assistant state license or Nurse Practitioner state license 
• Active DEA license from state of practice if applicable
• Board Certified (NP must be FNP certified for six (6) months to adult)
• BLS Certification
• Medical Examiners Certification for DOT physicals (ME certification may be acquired within the first 30 days of employment)

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to provide a leadership role in emergencies as needed.

• Ability to work weekends and holidays