Physician- Pediatrician

Job Summary

Discover a rewarding career at Kentuckycare. Kentuckycare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician to join our dedicated medical provider team. In this role, you will provide high-quality medical services to patients, diagnose and treat illnesses, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate will be committed to patient well-being and have the expertise to offer personalized care across a range of medical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Order, perform, and interpret medical tests, and analyze records and reports to diagnose patient conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of patient information, including medical history, examination results, and treatment plans.
• Explain medical procedures, test results, and treatments to patients and their families.
• Advise patients on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare practitioners when needed.
• Coordinate and direct activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff. Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, and psychologists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.

About Kentuckycare

Kentuckycare is a multi-state healthcare network founded on the belief that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Founded in the rural Arkansas delta, Kentuckycare exists to make comprehensive, high-quality care accessible to everyone, especially in underserved communities. The network fosters a supportive, collaborative environment where employees are valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make a meaningful impact through their work. Kentuckycare offers competitive pay and a strong company-paid benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Work-life balance through a predictable schedule.
• Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free care at any Kentuckycare clinic for employees and covered family members enrolled in the Kentuckycare health plan, starting the first day of your employment.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 96 hours of paid vacation time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• 96 hours of paid sick time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Accrual rates increase upon tenure.
• Paid holidays, including one floating holiday and one birthday holiday to be used during the month of the employee’s birthday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 200% of the employee's contribution of up to 4% after one year of employment.
• Loan Repayment Opportunities for eligible clinical team members.