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Prisma Health
Lexington, Kentucky

Physician - Internal Medicine Lexington

Internal MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group Accountabilities Engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommend or prescribe treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.

Renders medical treatment to his or her patients consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care without regard to their ability to pay for such treatment and without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age.

Completes accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures; to accurately use Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes.

Provides after hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise.

Complies with standards of accepted medical practice, the rules and regulations of managed care organizations and other payors, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid (except to the extent those rules conflict with Physician’s professional medical judgment), and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Enhances clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician’s certification and/or state licensing board. Agrees to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health.

As an Academic Health Center, these activities may range from serving on committees, community outreach, helping to meet the teaching, the research goals and/or other activities as determined by the appropriate Department Chair.

These important expectations are shared by all providers within Prisma Health–University Medical Group and are key elements of a high performing, integrated, physician led organization. Participates in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts.

Participates in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs.

Assists Employer in obtaining and maintaining any and all licenses, permits and other authorizations, plus achieving any applicable accreditation standards that relate to the business of Physician's Practice or Department.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Successful Completion of Residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible; Medical Staff Privileges Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses South Carolina Medical License South Carolina Controlled Substance License Drug Enforcement Agency Number Other Required Skills and Experience Basic Computer Skills Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier) Mathematical skills Specialty specific skills Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location 5336 Sunset Blvd Lexington Facility 3161 Internal Medicine 5336 Sunset Boulevard Suite F5 Department 31611000 Multispecialty 5336 Sunset Blvd-Practice Operations Share your talent with us!

Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician is responsible for providing quality medical services, including the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries. They must maintain accurate medical records and participate in quality assurance and community outreach activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and have successfully completed a residency. Required credentials include a South Carolina Medical License, a Controlled Substance License, and a DEA number.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical Record KeepingCPT CodingICD Coding

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Internal Medicine Lexington at Prisma Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,038 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,038 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedInternal Medicine median $284k (middle half $255k–$311k)193 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in Kentucky7 active1,344 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,038 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
52% this job
Relocation assistance
36%
Loan repayment
26%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,328 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
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About Prisma Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Greenville, South Carolina
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off
PSLF Eligible

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.