Physician

28 days ago
KentuckyFull TimePrimary Care
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Healthfirst Bluegrass as a Primary Care Physician – Loan Repayment in [object Object]. HealthFIRST Bluegrass is seeking a mission-driven Primary Care Physician to provide high‑quality care to patients in our Federally Qualified Health Center. Join a compassionate team committed to accessible healthcare for all.

Key Responsibilities

  • hours coverage, team huddles, and quality initiatives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Deliver full
  • spectrum primary care for adults, children, and GYN patients
  • Provide preventive services per USPSTF, Bright Futures & AAP guidelines

Requirements

  • MD or DO with completed accredited residency
  • Licensed or eligible for KY medical license (must be licensed before start)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible (or equivalent demonstrated competency)
  • Meets CME requirements

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Healthfirst Bluegrass in [object Object].

Key Skills

Primary CareClinical JudgmentDocumentationPreventive CareDiagnosisTreatmentAcute ConditionsChronic ConditionsLab ReviewImaging ReviewAfter-Hours CoverageTeam HuddlesQuality InitiativesPeer ReviewPrecepting
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician at Healthfirst Bluegrass a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Primary Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

This Primary Care position at Healthfirst Bluegrass is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kentucky.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care, Clinical Judgment, Documentation, Preventive Care, Diagnosis, Treatment, Acute Conditions, Chronic Conditions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician will provide comprehensive Primary Care, exercising independent clinical judgment to deliver full-spectrum care for adults, children, and GYN patients. Responsibilities include preventive services, diagnosis and treatment of acute/chronic conditions, reviewing labs/imaging, and ensurin...

Benefits package: NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible, 9 Paid Holidays, Generous Annual & Sick Leave, Employer-Paid Disability, 401(k) with Employer Match, Health Insurance, Dental Vision, Has 401k Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Primary Care physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Healthfirst Bluegrass

Wellness and Fitness Services
Lexington, Kentucky
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Benefits & Perks

NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible
9 Paid Holidays
Generous Annual & Sick Leave
Employer-Paid Disability
401(k) with Employer Match
Health Insurance
Dental Vision
Has 401k Match
4.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

28d ago

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