Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Bowling Green, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Bowling Green, Kentucky Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens
Brand-New Freestanding ED | April 2026 Go-Live | Cross-Coverage Model

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians (MD/DO) for a brand-new Freestanding Emergency Department launching in Bowling Green, Kentucky in April 2026 .

This is a rare opportunity to join a newly opened facility from day one , help shape clinical workflows, and practice in a modern, well-supported emergency care environment backed by a strong regional health system.

Opportunity Snapshot

• Location: Bowling Green, KY
• Facility Type: Brand-New Freestanding Emergency Department + Urgent Care
• Go-Live Date: April 13, 2026
• Contract Type: Locum Tenens
• Clinician Type: MD / DO
• Employment Model: 1099
• EMR: Meditech Expanse (Epic transition planned December 2026)

Schedule & Coverage Model

• Shift Types Available:
  • Day Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Night Shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Swing coverage supported by APPs (hours TBD)
• Coverage Model:
  • 24-hour physician coverage
  • Physician-led model with APP support
  • MDs supervise APPs

Emergency Department Overview

• Annual ED Volume: ~25,000 visits
• Patients Per Hour: ~2.0
• ED Beds:
  • 7 Emergency Department beds
  • 5 Urgent Care beds
• Admission Rate: ~5%
• Transfers: ~3–4/day
• Trauma Designation: None
• EMS Base Station: 2 miles from facility

Clinical Resources & Support

• Radiology:
  • In-house reads: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • VRAD overnight coverage
• CT: 24/7/365
• Ultrasound: 24/7 on-call service
• Bedside Ultrasound: Butterfly
• Admissions:
  • 95% via hospitalist service
  • 5% via community bridge orders

Candidate Requirements

• Licensure: Active & unrestricted Kentucky medical license (required)
• Board Status:
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • EM, FM, or IM residency-trained physicians accepted
• Certifications Required:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • ATLS
    (If not EM boarded, ACLS/PALS/ATLS required for moderate sedation)
• Supervision: Comfortable supervising APPs

Credentialing

• Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days
• Temporary / Expedited Privileges: Available (per bylaws)
• Residency Requirement: ACGME/AOA approved residency or fellowship required
• New Graduates: Accepted if board eligible

Why Physicians Choose This Opportunity

• Be part of a brand-new ED launch from day one
• Modern facility with urgent care + ED hybrid model
• Strong hospitalist admission support
• Reasonable volume and patient flow
• Future Epic EMR upgrade already planned
• Ideal for physicians seeking stability, influence, and growth

Why Rhino Medical

• Dedicated Emergency Medicine credentialing team
• White-glove onboarding and scheduling coordination
• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Long-term locum and permanent opportunities nationwide

This Bowling Green, KY Emergency Medicine assignment is ideal for physicians who want to help build a program, enjoy modern facilities, and practice in a balanced, well-supported environment.
Apply today — Rhino Medical will handle the rest.

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