ENT in KY/ Established Patient Demand & Immediate Volume / Surgical Infrastructure
Reported by 16 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Paducah, Kentucky
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $470k – $630k
- Practice
- Large multi-specialty medical group · Hospital-based and Ambulatory Surgery Center on-site
16 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible ENT physician to join an established inpatient and outpatient practice with immediate patient volume and a strong referral network. Compensation includes a two-year income guarantee, sign-on bonus, student loan forgiveness, and extensive benefits, with coverage limited to one hospital in a 379-bed facility and ambulatory surgery center on-site.
What the posting highlights
- Coverage limited to one hospital
- Care setting: Established inpatient and outpatient ENT practice
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $470k – $630k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 16 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- Sign-on bonus
Benefits named in the posting
- Student loan forgiveness
- Paid CME and relocation assistance
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and malpractice insurance
- Tail coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 16 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Bon Secours Mercy Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Large multi-specialty medical group
- Facility type
- Hospital-based and Ambulatory Surgery Center on-site
- Beds
- 379
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- What happens to compensation when the guarantee period ends, and what share of physicians out-earn the guarantee afterward?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Patient volume
- Immediate volume and strong referral network
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Established inpatient and outpatient ENT practice
- Coverage model
- Coverage limited to one hospital
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- yes
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 3 wk ago
- Last verified
- 3 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 85%
Full description
Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Otolaryngologist (ENT) to join a large multi-specialty medical group in the vibrant and historic community of Paducah, Kentucky. Paducah offers an exceptional quality of life, combining Southern hospitality with modern conveniences. Known for its thriving arts and cultural scene, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and affordable cost of living, Paducah provides an ideal setting to build a successful career, raise a family, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established ENT practice with a longstanding history of strong patient demand and outstanding productivity. The practice offers immediate volume, a robust referral network, and significant potential for continued growth, allowing a new physician to quickly establish a thriving and rewarding practice. Opportunity Highlights Established inpatient and outpatient ENT practice Coverage limited to one hospital Dedicated audiologist located in the office State-of-the-art ENT and audiology equipment On-site imaging services On-site pharmacy Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) located on-site Strong support from an established multi-specialty physician network 379-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital with a strong referral base Compensation & Benefits Include Two-year income guarantee with excellent earning potential Sign-on bonus Student loan forgiveness Paid CME and relocation assistance Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and malpractice insurance Tail coverage Retirement benefits and paid time off Visas processed through Delta Regional Authority About Paducah, KY Vibrant downtown, arts district, and performing arts center Outdoor recreation with nearby lakes and state parks Excellent public and private schools Easy access to Nashville and St. Louis Daily direct flights to Chicago and Houston Join Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the nation's top 20 health systems, and be part of a mission-driven organization delivering high-quality, compassionate care. For more information or to apply, please contact Emily S. Wilson, Physician Recruiter 270-816-2291 eswilson@mercy.com