Urgent Care Physician – Flexible 12-Hour Shifts $50K Bonus – Near Ashland, KY
Job Description:
Urgent Care Physician – Up to $354K + $53K Bonus & $200K Loan Repayment | Ashland, KY | 12-Hour Shifts | Flexible Schedule
Looking for a role that offers both income potential and lifestyle balance? This urgent care position provides a predictable 12-hour shift schedule with built-in flexibility and generous time off. Work in a collaborative, hospital-employed nonprofit health system with access to on-site diagnostics and strong clinical team support.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
• Base Salary: Up to $354K first year (depending on selected pay model)
- Option #1: $285K+ guaranteed for 2 years, with ability to transition to wRVU model when exceeding targets
- Option #2: $354K guaranteed for 1 year, then transition to wRVU production model
• Sign-on Bonus: Up to $53,000 (approximately 15% of salary)
• Annual Performance Bonus: Up to $35,000 (10% of salary)
• Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000
• Residency Stipend: Up to $25,000
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000
• Call Pay through CERP program
• Malpractice coverage ($2M/$6M)
• Health insurance with low premiums
SCHEDULE:
• 12-hour shifts (8:00 AM–8:00 PM) – Day shifts only
• 6–7 shifts per two-week pay period
• Shared rotating weekends
• Built-in flexibility and generous time off
• Highly predictable schedule
BENEFITS:
• PTO: 232+ hours + additional PTO at higher productivity
• CME: 5 days + $5,000 allowance
• Retirement: 403(b) with 2% match + 457(b) plan
• Health insurance with low premiums
• Note: Salary adjusted if not yet board certified (approximately 5% reduction until certification)
FACILITY OVERVIEW:
• Combined urgent care and family practice setting
• Hospital-employed position at nonprofit health system
• Stable, established healthcare organization
• On-site diagnostics and laboratory capabilities
• Team-based care model with strong support staff
• Collaborative, supportive clinical environment
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide urgent care services in combined urgent care/family practice setting
• Evaluate and treat wide range of acute illnesses and injuries
• Perform initial assessments and develop treatment plans
• See approximately 30 patients per day
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation
• Participate in Antibiotic Stewardship program
• Work collaboratively with team-based clinical staff
• Maintain clinical excellence and patient safety standards
REQUIREMENTS:
• MD or DO degree
• Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or related specialty
• Eligible for Kentucky medical license
• Comfortable in high-volume urgent care setting
• Strong clinical decision-making and efficiency skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
• Family medicine, internal medicine, or emergency medicine physician
• Seeking guaranteed income with strong bonus potential
• Values lifestyle balance with predictable day-shift schedule
• Interested in stable, nonprofit health system employment
• Looking for team-based care environment
• Board-certified or board-eligible preferred
LOCATION & LIFESTYLE:
• Ashland, KY
• Outdoor recreation opportunities
• Family-friendly neighborhoods
• Convenient access to regional cities
• Affordable cost of living
• No visa sponsorship
RECRUITER: Sean Goldstein, GoldMatch
CLIENT FEE: $28,000 (90-day guarantee)
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