Psychiatrist Job at Bon Secours Mercy Health in Paducah, KY

Outpatient Psychiatrist Opportunity – Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our dedicated behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative, well-established group that includes Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors—all committed to providing high-quality, compassionate mental health care.

Position Highlights:

• Outpatient focus with the option to participate in inpatient care if desired
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Manage a reasonable patient load of 10–12 adult patients per day
• Modern outpatient clinic conveniently connected to the hospital
• Utilizes EPIC EMR for seamless integration of patient care

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with 2-year guarantee
• Productivity and quality incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Medical education loan repayment available
• Generous CME allowance and allowed time off
• Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, malpractice with tail coverage
• 457(b) with employer match in addition to a 457(f) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

About Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital:

• 379-bed regional medical center
• Over 100 years of serving the community with compassionate, high-quality care
• Full range of services including: Cardiovascular, Neurology, Orthopedics, Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, Surgery Center, Sleep Center, Rehabilitation, Home Care, and more
• Member of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the U.S.

Leadership & Professional Growth:

• Physician-led organization committed to clinical excellence and physician development
• Access to leadership development programs and strategic involvement opportunities

About Mercy Health Physicians – Kentucky:

• 170 providers across 27 practice locations, including 8 primary care clinics
• 275 medical and advanced practice staff representing 35 specialties
• 420,000 patient visits annually
• Serving a population of 460,000+

Why Paducah, Kentucky?

Paducah is a charming, vibrant community that offers a rich blend of southern hospitality and cultural sophistication:

• Historic downtown with local shops, restaurants, and a thriving arts scene
• Two of the nation’s largest man-made lakes nearby for fishing, boating, and hiking
• $44 million performing arts center, Broadway shows, and artist-in-residence programs
• Excellent public and private schools
• Recognized as one of the “Top 100 Communities for Young People”
• Convenient access to major cities: 2 hours from Nashville, 2.5 hours from St. Louis
• Daily jet service to Charlotte, NC

At Mercy Health, we believe good works start with great people.