Outpatient Endocrinology Opportunity| Jennie Stuart, Hopkinsville, KY|J-1 Accepted |1 Hour from Nashville, TN

**Deaconess Kentucky Specialty Clinic** is seeking a **Board Certified/Board Eligible Endocrinologist** to join a growing, **outpatient-focused** practice in **Western Kentucky**. This is a great opportunity for a physician looking to build a strong endocrine practice with the support of an established health system, collaborative referral network, and flexibility for work-life balance. ## Opportunity Highlights * **Outpatient-focused endocrinology practice** * **Employed position** with Deaconess Kentucky Specialty Clinic * **Flexible schedule** with potential **4-day work week** * **Established referral base** within Deaconess network * **APP support** with supervision compensation * **Epic EMR** across inpatient and outpatient settings * Opportunity to help **grow and shape the endocrinology service line** * **Modern clinic space** with state-of-the-art equipment ## Compensation & Benefits * **Year 1 guaranteed base salary: $325,000** * Opportunity to earn additional compensation through a **productivity-based wRVU** model * **2.5% quality bonus opportunity****** * **Sign-on bonus $50,000** with 5 yr contract * **Relocation assistance: up to $15,000** * **5-year contract** with automatic annual renewal * Comprehensive benefits package * **401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans** * **Five weeks of vacation** * **One week CME with professional allowance up to ** * Six paid holidays * **5 CME 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 * J-1 Accepted ## Practice Details The incoming physician will: * Evaluate and manage patients with **acute and chronic endocrine disorders** * Collaborate with **APPs, primary care physicians, and specialists** * Participate in **quality initiatives and department goals** * Provide **high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care** **Call expectations** are flexible and **to be discussed** based on the coverage model. ## Why Western Kentucky? Enjoy the benefits of practicing in a welcoming community with a lower cost of living, easy access to larger metro areas, and a strong quality of life. This is an ideal setting for physicians seeking a rewarding career with a healthy work-life balance. **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