Family Medicine Residency Faculty Position in Madisonville, Kentucky
Physician:
Market:
Non-Metropolitan (Less than 50,000)
What you need to know
Practice Details
- A board certified family medicine physician interested in academic rural medicine with a busy, well-established group
- We are searching for a forward-thinking, progressive physician-educator experienced in, and dedicated to, rural family practice, to join the faculty of our Family Medicine residency program to help train the next generation of providers
- Our highly successful program, now in its fifth decade of producing highly-skilled, ethical and compassionate family medicine physicians to serve rural populations throughout Kentucky and elsewhere, was one of the first residency programs in the country specifically dedicated to rural family medicine.
- We are constantly evolving our program to incorporate the latest standards of excellence in primary care to insure our graduates are ready to begin their careers at the forefront of evidence-based medicine
- Our three-year program is home to 18 residents, supported and mentored by 5 faculty members (including the Program Director), with plans to expand to six
- This provides for extensive one-on-one mentoring, which we believe is key to the development of young physicians
- Our residency is unopposed at our medical center, so learning opportunities abound
- We are also home to a medical school program, in cooperation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where we train third- and fourth-year medical students who wish to pursue rural practice
- We have a pharmacy residency program, a CRNA program (in partnership with Murray State University), a nursing program and a large number of allied health training programs
- The wide range of our educational programs allows for us to learn in interdisciplinary teams, providing the best opportunity for both education and patient care
- Our residency program is also at the center of our expanding community health efforts.
- Our faculty are expected to be dedicated physician educators, with 80% of their time spent in teaching activities and 20% involved in clinical practice in our residency clinic
- Substantial faculty time is protected for teaching and administrative use in the program
- Faculty spend two half-days seeing patients, with a maximum of 8-10 patients per half-day
- Hospital admissions from the faculty practice are admitted to the Residency Inpatient Service
- We offer extremely competitive salary and benefits in a very low-cost-of-living area.
Compensation Details
- Relocation / moving allowance.
- Base salary
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Allowed time off
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans - 403(b) and 457
- Paid CME and licensure
- Medical malpractice insurance
Community Details
- Located off Interstate 75 at Exit 25 by the shores of Laurel Lake, amid the pristine beauty of the Daniel Boone National Forest and is home to the Niagara of the South at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
- This community offers nature trails, white water rafting, fishing, horseback riding, scenic beauty and wildlife,
- Perfect destination for an outdoor adventure.
- This district has a Top 10 ranking on state testing, listed in the 98th percentile in the state and named a Distinguished District. Schools
- Schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for their continued academic achievement.
Recruiter Insights
More Money And Low Cost Of Living . Enjoy A Starting Salary Of Up To $50,000 More Than Lexington Metropolitan Area, Along With A Cost Of Living At Least 30% Lower. You Will Gain A Significant Financial Advantage For Paying Off Student Loans, Buying A Home, And Planning For Your Future.
The Housing Market With A Mean Home Price Of $100,802, This 5-Bedroom, 3-Bath, 3,269 Sq Ft Home Brick ranch with finished walk-out basement sitting on approximately 2 acres of land with a fully stocked pond can be yours for $265,000.
Have The Perfect Blend Of Work-Life Balance . You'll Find This Organization To Support A Good Work/Life Balance At A Caring, Collaborative Environment Where Leadership Listens.
The Community This Warm And Inviting Community Welcomes New Members And Offers A Series Of Fun Events Throughout The Year For Family Members And Getting To Know One Another. It Is Also Strongly Suited For The Practicing Physician Who Welcomes The Embrace Of A Quiet And Quaint Community Surrounded By Neighboring Towns With The Availability Of Occasion Scenic Commute To Lexington.
About Employer. This Employer Is Committed To Its Doctors And The Entire Employee Staff And Enjoys Long Term Retention Of Its Key Physician Personnel Due To Exceptional Compensation And Quality Of Life Provided By The Community
Community Profile
What is nice to know.
Closest International Airports:
- 164 miles: Louisville, KY (SDF / KSDF) Louisville International Airport
- 165 miles: Hebron, KY (CVG / KCVG) Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
- 223 miles: Nashville, TN (BNA / KBNA) Nashville International Airport
- 233 miles: Dayton, OH (DAY / KDAY) James M. Cox Dayton International Airport
Closest Major City:
- 79 miles to Lexington-Fayette, KY
- 129 miles to Louisville, KY
- 154 miles to Cincinnati, OH
- 158 miles to Nashville, TN
Closest Domestic Airport:
- 79 miles to Lexington-Fayette, KY
- 129 miles to Louisville, KY
- 154 miles to Cincinnati, OH
- 158 miles to Nashville, TN
Cost of Living:
- State Cost of Living Index - 94.6
- City Cost of Living Index - 82.0
- Mean Housing Cost - $100,802
Colleges and Universities:
- There are 5 colleges within 50 miles of Corbin.
- The closest is Union College in Barbourville, KY, 12 miles from Corbin. Union College is a small four-year private liberal arts college in the Appalachian Mountains.
- University of the Cumberlands is a private, religion based college located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, with an enrollment of approximately 6,000 students.
Demographics:
- White 95.9%
- Black 0.1%
- Asian 1.3%
- Two of more races 1.7%
- Hispanic 3.3%
Taxes:
- State Income Tax Rate - 5%
- State Sales Tax Rate - 6%
- City Sales Tax Rate - 6%
- County Tax Rate - 0%
- Property Tax Rate - 0.65%
Major Industry:
- Manufacturing (21%)
- Finance and insurance (11%)
- Retail trade (10%)
- Construction (7%)
- Wholesale trade (7%)
- Public administration (7%)
- Real estate and rental and leasing (6%)
Recreation:
- Rotary Park has 3 baseball fields, multi-purpose practice fields, an outdoor batting cage, a skatepark, an outdoor basketball court, and a BMX course.
- McBurney Center has an indoor basketball court, walking track, weight room, cardio room, free weights room, and a city pool.
- Corbin Creek Walk is a lighted, 1 mile walking trail, 3 resting areas with benches and water fountains. Engineer Street Bridge and Gazebo connect to the Creek Walk.
- Miller Park offers 2 softball fields, 4 tennis courts, and a disc golf course.
- Enjoy Laurel Lake year round with Camping, Hiking, Picnicing, Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Skiing, and even Scuba diving! From the shallow shoals perfect for swimming to the nearly 300 feet deep water at the dam itself for scuba diving, there is something for everyone.
- Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is called the Niagara of the South, this 125-foot curtain of water drops 60 feet, causing a mist on the boulders in the gorge below. The Western hemispheres only moonbow is a spectrum of color created by the moons reflection off the falls mist visible on a clear night during the full moon.
Arts & Culture:
- The Corbin Rail Museum is a state-of-the-art, interactive rail themed museum, dedicated to preserving the heritage of the railroad worker while displaying rail transport of the past, present and future.
- Corbin is also the birthplace of the original Colonel Sanders Cafe and Museum. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the museum and dining room serve the traditional Kentucky Fried Chicken foods.
- The Corbin Arts and Literary League sponsored an opening reception Thursday at Corbin Cellars for a gallery-style display of more than a dozen local visual artists, working in media ranging from paint to pen and ink to copper wire, paper mache, and driftwood.
Sports for the Spectator:
- The recently re-opened Corbin Motor Speedway is a Ć mile oval paved track featuring live stock car racing every Saturday night from April to August.
Sports for the Participant:
- Tri County Youth Soccer Association in Corbin offers soccer leagues for boys and girls of all ages.
- Tri County Sports Authority Football Facility offers recreational football for boys of all ages.
- Bluegrass Disc Golf is offered at Miller Park.
- The Old Youth Center offers zumba and dancersize classes.
- People of all ages can come skate at Gerry's Roller Rink
- Cumberland Falls is a hikers paradise with 17 miles of hiking trails that wind through the park to scenic areas. The Moonbow Trail connects with many backpacking trails in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Shopping:
- Downtown Corbin offers many unique stores.
- People who have an appreciation for the arts, those who like to shop in unique businesses and boutiques, and those who have a taste for food and live music can all come together in several spots downtown.
Top Five things to do:
- Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
- Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort - Day Tours
- Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum
- The Corbin Arena
- Tri-County Cineplex
Facility Location
City : Madisonville, Kentucky, 
Population : 128,033 MSA Population : 7,308 
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