Family Practice Physician - Newport, Kentucky

Commonwealth Medical Services

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Newport, Kentucky, US on site Until 8/22/2026 0+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

A growing healthcare organization is seeking a Family Practice Physician to join an established outpatient team in Newport, Kentucky.

Schedule

36 hours per week

  • Monday: First patient 8:30 AM | Last patient 6:40 PM
  • Wednesday: First patient 8:30 AM | Last patient 4:50 PM
  • Thursday: First patient 8:30 AM | Last patient 4:50 PM
  • Friday: First patient 8:30 AM | Last patient 4:50 PM

Practice Details

  • Call: Backup call only (second to APRN), telephone-based, approximately 1:7 weeks
  • NP Collaborative Agreements: $1,000 per Kentucky Board of Nursing agreement annually, up to 5 APRNs
  • Patient Volume: 21–25 visits per day

Requirements

Requirements

  • M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
  • Active Kentucky medical license or ability to obtain licensure
  • DEA license or eligibility to obtain
  • Eligible for hospital privileges, if required
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Ability to manage a full outpatient panel with efficiency and compassion
  • Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills
  • Willingness to collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and clinical staff
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient setting
  • Must meet credentialing and background check requirements

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

  • Sign-On Bonus: $25,000 paid after 90 consecutive days of employment
  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000
  • CME & License Fees: Up to $4,600 annually
  • Retention Bonus:
    • $8,000 after 2 and 3 years
    • $8,500 after 5 and 7 years
    • $9,000 after 10 years and every 5 years thereafter
  • Paid Time Off: 240 hours annually
  • Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays (includes applicable national holidays and birthday off)
  • 401(k):
    • $1-for-$1 match on first 3%
    • $0.50 match on next 2%
    • Maximum employer match of 4%
    • Immediate vesting (Safe Harbor plan)
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance: Employer contributes; PPO and HSA options available
  • Life Insurance: Employer-paid $80,000 policy with optional voluntary coverage
  • Long-Term Disability: Optional, employee-paid
  • Extended Illness Time: Accrued up to 8 weeks
  • Loan Repayment: NHSC loan repayment eligible
About this role

Summary

Provide outpatient family care, manage patient panels, collaborate with clinical staff.

Job title

Family Practice Physician

Experience level

board certified or eligible

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

In Newport, Kentucky; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

medical degreeboard certificationKentucky medical licenseDEA licenseclinical skillscommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

outpatientfamily medicine
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Newport, KY, USA

On-site City