Why Pulmonary/Critical Care Physicians Choose This Role

• 7 on / 7 off schedule offering true work–life balance
• Low, manageable volumes with excellent ICU and clinic support
• High guaranteed compensation with meaningful long-term incentives
• Opportunity for new graduates or experienced physicians
• Autonomy to build and shape the service line to match your vision and practice style

Practice Overview

This full-time Pulmonary & Critical Care position offers a balanced blend of inpatient and outpatient care in a supportive, physician-led environment focused on quality—not volume.

• Inpatient volume: 3–5 patients per day
• Outpatient clinic: 15–18 patients per day
• Appointment lengths:
o New patients: 30 minutes
o Established patients: 15 minutes
• Modern facilities with strong specialty and hospital support
• Emphasis on high-quality, patient-centered care without burnout

Call Responsibilities

• Consult-based call model
• New patient consults: approximately 2–4 per day
• Nighttime call requiring onsite presence: approximately 1x per month

Special Skills (Preferred / Negotiable)

• EBUS experience preferred
• Robotic bronchoscopy experience a plus (available once equipment is in place)
• Willingness to train or expand skill set supported

Compensation & Incentives

• $550,000 guaranteed first-year salary
• $75,000 sign-on bonus with 5-year contract
• Up to $20,000 quality incentive bonus
• $15,000 relocation allowance
• Fellowship stipend: $2,000/month for 24 months
• $3,500 CME allowance

Benefits, Visa & Licensure

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans with employer contributions
• Malpractice insurance provided
• J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship available
• Located within the Delta Regional Authority
• Kentucky Medical License and Kentucky DEA (or ability to obtain)

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.

Physicians are just 45 minutes from Land Between the Lakes and one hour from Nashville, TN and Nashville International Airport.

Contact
Shannon Clements
Senior Physician Recruiter
📞 270-952-1116
✉️ Shannon.Clements@deaconess.com

Required Skills

Required Experience

Required Skills

• Excellent Communication Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care

• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.

• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, medical providers, administration, and other employees.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Interpersonal skills – Dependability, Self Confidence, Compassion, Professionalism, Adaptability

• Ability to advise and train clinical professionals, staff, and students in area of expertise

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

• Time Management

• Word Processing / Computer