Physician - Family Medicine or Med-Peds
- $50,000 sign-on bonus
- Visa sponsorship: J-1 waiver
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About the job
Deaconess Clinic is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Med-Peds Physician (new graduate or experienced) to join our welcoming, community-based clinic in Morganfield, KY . This is a unique opportunity to practice in a small, close-knit rural clinic while being fully supported by the resources, specialists, and stability of a large health system.
This position is ideal for a new graduate OR an experienced physician looking for strong support and true work-life balance with a 4-day work week.
Position Highlights
100% outpatient practice
- Inpatient care handled by Deaconess Hospitalist Group
- Supportive team of 2 physicians and 2 APPs
- Home call only with nurse triage support
- Epic EMR with AI assistance across Deaconess clinics and hospitals
- Optional inpatient or ER work if desired
Why This Role is Great for New Graduates and Experienced Physicians
- Small clinic environment with big-system resources
- Built-in collaboration and mentoring
- Predictable schedule with a 4-day work week
- Focus on outpatient care without hospital rounding
- Practice rural medicine without professional isolation
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient primary care to a diverse patient population
- Collaborate closely with physicians and APPs
- Participate in limited shared home call
Qualifications
- BC/BE in Family Medicine or Med-Peds
- New graduates and experienced physicians encouraged to apply
- Team-oriented and patient-focused
- Interest in serving a close-knit rural community
J-1 Visa candidates welcome
Compensation & Benefits
$300,000 guaranteed salary (24 months)
$50,000 sign-on bonus
Residency stipend: $2,000/month
5 weeks of paid vacation
1 week of CME
$3,500 annual CME/professional allowance
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement)
- Student loan repayment up to $90,0000 with 5 year contract
- Up to $15,000 Relocation assistance
- NHSC Certified and NURSE CORP approved site
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
- J-1 Accepted (Delta Region)
Why Deaconess Clinic?
- Network of 900+ providers
- Large-system support with small-clinic feel
- Shared Epic EMR across the system
- Long-term stability and career growth
Location and Community
The Morganfield office is a primary care practice located approximately 3 miles from the Deaconess Union County Hospital. The practice is best described as a well-rounded primary care practice. Phlebotomy and x-ray are on-site. Also, in the Delta Region and J-1 visa is accepted
- Safe, family-friendly environment
- Excellent public & private schools
- Low cost of living
- Hunting, fishing, boating & outdoor recreation
- 40–45 minutes to Evansville
- 1.5 hours to Owensboro and Paducah
- Within 2.5–3 hours of Louisville, Nashville, St. Louis, and Indianapolis
You can build meaningful patient relationships while giving your family space to thrive.
To Apply:
Submit your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team. We look forward to having you join the Deaconess Clinic team!
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For more details, contact:
📞 Shannon Clements| 270-952-1116
📧 Shannon.Clements@deaconess.com
To apply, send your CV directly to: Shannon.Clements@deaconess.com
From Deaconess Health System's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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