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Posted: 20-May-26
Location: LEXINGTON, Kentucky
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesCHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neuro Hospitalist physician to join our team at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is looking for a supportive, patient-centered environment, a collaborative medical community, access to advanced technology, meaningful community impact, and a healthy work-life balance in an employed position with one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic health systems.
At CommonSpirit Health, our mission is to make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while advancing social justice for all. We are looking for physicians who share our commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and service to the community.
Opportunity Highlights
The incoming physician can expect:
- Practice type: Neuro Hospitalist / inpatient neurology
- Schedule: 7-on/7-off schedule
- Employment status: Full-time, employed
- Support staff: 3 employed Neuro Hospitalists, Neurology APPs who assist with rounding and consults, outpatient Neurology support, Interventional Neurology support, RN support
- Clinic/hospital setting: Hospital-based neurology opportunity serving patients at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington and the surrounding Central Kentucky region
- EMR: Epic
- Referral base: Established regional referral network through CHI Saint Joseph Health and CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group
- Growth opportunity: Opportunity to help shape and grow the neuro hospitalist practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment
What We Offer
CommonSpirit Health offers a competitive and comprehensive recruitment package, which may include:
- Competitive salary guarantee
- Additional quality-based bonus
- Sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency stipend, and relocation assistance offered
- 1 week CME, $4,000
- Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage
- Eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs
- Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, short-term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources.
- Retirement options (both standard and ROTH options) through Fidelity with up to 3% match PLUS an additional annual company contribution of 3% of your salary to your choice of 401k or pension plan.
- EPIC- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
Final compensation and recruitment incentives will be discussed directly with qualified candidates and may vary based on experience, training, location, and specialty.
Job RequirementsQualified candidates should have:
- MD or DO degree
- Successful completion of an accredited Neurology residency program in the United States or Canada
- Board certification or active participation in the board examination process
- Open to new graduates
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
- DEA license or eligibility
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care
- Interest in serving the needs of patients throughout Lexington, Central Kentucky, and the broader CHI Saint Joseph Health service area
- Visa sponsorship: Not applicable
Where You'll WorkAbout CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health, serving patients throughout Lexington and the surrounding Central and Eastern Kentucky region. The medical group is a full-service network of primary care and specialty services with locations across Central and Eastern Kentucky and is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of patients.
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Neurology providers in Lexington specialize in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. The neurology team uses advanced diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans to care for a wide range of neurological disorders, with multidisciplinary collaboration that may include neurologists, physical therapists, neurosurgeons, and other specialists.
About Saint Joseph Hospital and CHI Saint Joseph Health
Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, is a 433-bed hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, Saint Joseph Hospital was Lexington's first hospital and serves residents of Central and Eastern Kentucky. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality care guided by CommonSpirit's mission and core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration.
Known as Lexington's heart hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital has pioneered many firsts in the health care community and has been nationally recognized for treatment in cardiology, orthopedics, and stroke. CHI Saint Joseph Health serves patients throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky through hospitals, medical group practices, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, and other care locations.
About the Community - Lexington, Kentucky
Located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass Region, Lexington offers the amenities of a growing city with the character and friendliness of a close-knit community. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington is surrounded by rolling hills, historic horse farms, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Physicians and their families enjoy:
- A vibrant university community anchored by the University of Kentucky
- Family-friendly neighborhoods and a strong sense of local community
- Access to horse country, Keeneland, the Kentucky Horse Park, and hundreds of Thoroughbred farms
- Bourbon Trail access, local restaurants, arts, music, SEC sports, and year-round community events
- Parks, trails, biking, hiking, and nearby outdoor destinations throughout the Bluegrass Region, including Red River Gorge
- Convenient access to Blue Grass Airport and regional travel throughout Kentucky and the surrounding region
- A desirable place to build both a medical practice and a long-term life in Central Kentucky
About CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. Across its national network, CommonSpirit delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites, and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to home-based services and virtual care offerings. Its vision is 'a healthier future for all - inspired by faith, driven by innovation and powered by our humanity.'
Our values - Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration - guide how we serve our patients, communities, and one another.
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