Deaconess Kentucky Specialty Clinic seeking a Pain Management Physician to join a growing, well-supported pain program in Hopkinsville, KY. This position offers a strong guaranteed salary, tiered productivity incentives, APP support, and the opportunity to build a long-term, sustainable practice within a physician-led health system.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Year 1 guaranteed base salary: $550,000
• Sign-on bonus: $50,000(forgivable loan over 5 years)
• 5-year contract with automatic annual renewal
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement plans: 401(k), 457(b), and 457(f) with employer contribution
• CME: 5 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
• Mileage reimbursement
• Relocation assistance: $15,000
Practice Setting:
This outpatient-focused pain management role includes:
• Employed position with Deaconess KY Specialty Clinic
• Established referral base within Deaconess network
• APP support with supervision compensation
• Modern clinic space with state-of-the-art equipment
• Epic EMR across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Opportunity to participate in program growth and service line development
Key Responsibilities:
• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions
• Perform interventional pain procedures consistent with training
• Collaborate with APPs, primary care, and specialty providers
• Participate in quality initiatives and department goals
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care
Call Responsibilities:
• Full-time, clinic-based schedule
• Call expectations: to be discussed (flexible based on coverage model)
Qualifications:
• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pain Management
• Eligible for Kentucky medical licensure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
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
Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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