Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Kentucky

You'll step into a steady, community-based Emergency Medicine role where your work is valued and your schedule is built for sustainability. This is a great fit if you enjoy full-spectrum EM with solid support and the autonomy to practice the way you were trained. If you're looking for Emergency Medicine with a manageable pace and long-term stability, let's talk.

Practice Overview

• You'll join an employed Emergency Medicine team in a respected community hospital setting (10-bed ED, 15,000 visits/year, 40 patients/day)
• Single-physician coverage model with APP support (about 10 hours of APP coverage daily)
• Broad "bread-and-butter" EM across all ages, with a manageable rural/community case mix
• Optional involvement with teaching through a Family Medicine Residency Program

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts: 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Full-time target is 142 shifts/year (about 12 shifts/month)
• Day and night rotations are evenly distributed to keep scheduling fair
• 24-hour physician coverage with consistent APP support to help maintain flow

Compensation & Benefits

• $426,000 guaranteed base (3-year guarantee) built on a $250/hour structure
• $35,000 upfront bonus plus up to $50,000 engagement bonus
• Up to $100,000 student loan repayment ($25K/year for 4 years) and residency stipend available ($2,000/month)
• $6,000 CME annually + $2,000 for licensure/professional expenses; comprehensive benefits and malpractice with tail included

Candidate Requirements

• ABEM/AOBEM Board-Certified or Board-Eligible preferred; MD or DO welcome
• Family Medicine physicians with significant Emergency Medicine experience will be considered
• Comfortable treating full-spectrum patients (pediatrics through geriatrics)
• Seeking physicians interested in a longer-term home (3+ years preferred); U.S. citizen or Green Card

Community & Location Highlights

• Small-town Kentucky living with a lower cost of living and easy day-to-day commutes
• Outdoor time is close by with parks, trails, and local nature spots
• Convenient access to larger-city amenities, about 1.5 hours to Nashville and Louisville
• Family-friendly feel with community events, local festivals, and a classic downtown setting

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals