Primary Care Physician
- Bardstown, Kentucky
- Saint Joseph Medical Group
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
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As CommonSpirit Health, we 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 we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $250,000 - $350,000 /year is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Primary Care
- Hours/Pay Period: 80
- Requisition ID : 2026-459218
- Employment Type : Full Time
- Hours/Pay Period : 80
- Shift: Day
- Provider : Physician
- Provider Type : MD/DO
- Speciality : Family Medicine
- Bonuses Offered : Productivity, Relocation, Sign-on
- Loan Repayment : Negotiable
- Visa Sponsorship : Not Applicable
- Remote : No
- Category : Physician
- Recruiter Name : Zachary Robertson
- Recruiter Email : zachary.robertson900@commonspirit.org
Primary Care Physician
Job Details
As our Family Medicine Physician, you will join our established and growing primary care network in Bardstown, Kentucky. You will serve as the primary healthcare provider for individuals and families across the lifespan, providing high-quality, full-spectrum care in a community-focused practice that prioritizes long-term patient relationships and clinical excellence.
In this role, you will deliver comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient panel, addressing a wide range of health concerns from preventative wellness and routine health screenings to the management of complex chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. You will act as a true medical home for your patients, utilizing EPIC EMR to coordinate care, guide treatment planning, and promote overall health and wellness within the Bardstown community.
To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician with an active or eligible license to practice medicine in Kentucky. You will possess exceptional clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. We are seeking a provider who is adept at working both independently and as a valued member of our collaborative primary care team.
Key Highlights & Compensation:
- Flexible 4.5-day work week for exceptional work-life balance.
- Manageable patient census (18-22 patients/day) for dedicated time and strong patient relationships, caring for newborns and up.
- Opportunity to influence clinical protocols through quality improvement initiatives.
- Work with a dedicated supporting team (nurses, MAs, admin).
- Access to specialty consults and referrals within our integrated network for coordinated care.
- Competitive base salary coupled with rewarding production and quality incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability.
- Robust Time Off: 33 days of PTO plus 6 paid holidays per year.
- Lucrative Recruiting Incentives: Package includes sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance.
- Generous Retirement: Retirement options with up to 6% employer match PLUS an additional 3% annual company contribution.
- Supportive practice environment valuing physician input and work-life harmony.
- Community: Located in Bardstown, KY—a historic, welcoming community with a high quality of life.
Job Requirements
Required:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine.
- Active or eligible license in the state of Kentucky.
- Strong clinical skills in full-spectrum primary care, including preventative medicine, acute illness treatment, and chronic disease management.
Where You'll Work
Bardstown, KY Highlights:
- USA Today and Rand McNally declared Bardstown, KY “Most Beautiful Small Town in America”.
- Throughout Nelson County, there are more than 300 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, with more than 200 of them located in historic downtown.
- Bardstown, KY, known as the “Bourbon Capital of the World” has 11 distilleries within 16 miles.
- Even if bourbon is not your thing, Bardstown, KY has many other entertainment options including the many beautiful parks, museums, dining options, and the Stephen Foster Story.
- This small town hosts the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and Arts, Crafts & Antiques Fair.
- Access to hiking trails, water sports, biking, and much more!
- It is conveniently located under 50 miles away from Louisville, Kentucky (including an international airport).
Click here for more information about Bardstown, KY.
About CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health includes 275 providers delivering quality care to patients across 88 locations in central and eastern Kentucky. Our full service network delivers a variety of Primary Care Services including Family Internal Geriatric and Pediatric Medicine in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the unique needs of our patients.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. #HEC
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Success Profile
What makes a successful Primary Care Physician at Saint Joseph Medical Group?
- Compassionate
- Proactive
- Communicator
- Trustworthy
- Collaborative
- Balanced
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