Emergency Medicine, Medical Director

Job Description

Service Line: Emergency Medicine

Position Title: Emergency Medicine Medical Director (MD/DO)

Location: Harrison County Hospital, Corydon, Indiana

Job Type: Full-Time

Recruiter: Maria Santiago | View email address on ziprecruiter.com | View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and help lead the future of emergency care. SCP Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Medical Director to lead the Emergency Department at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana. This role blends clinical excellence with physician leadership, offering the opportunity to shape operations, quality, and culture in a mission-driven, community-focused hospital.

As Medical Director, you will provide on-site clinical care while partnering with hospital administration and SCP Health leadership to drive performance, physician engagement, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Patient Volume: ~18,000 annual ED visits

Specialties: Emergency Medicine

Coverage Model:24-hour physician coverage, 10 hours/day APP coverage

Number of Beds: Emergency Department (acute care hospital)

Acuity: Consistent community ED acuity with efficient patient flow

EMR: Cerner

Procedures: Full-scope Emergency Medicine procedures

ICU: Access to inpatient and specialty support via Norton Healthcare partnership

Admissions/Transfers: Supported referral and transfer pathways through Norton Healthcare

Fellowship/Residency: Emergency Medicine residency required

Moonlighting: As approved per site and SCP Health policy

ICP Site: No

Qualifications

Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Licensure: Active Indiana medical license (or ability to obtain)

Board Certification: ABEM or AOBEM (Board Eligible considered)

Emergency Medicine clinical experience required

Emergency Medical Director or ED leadership experience required

Skills & Procedures: Strong clinical skills, operational oversight, quality improvement, physician leadership

Badges: ACLS, BLS, PALS (as required)

Facility & Clinical Details

About Harrison County Hospital:

Serving the region since 1950, Harrison County Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care hospital providing 24/7 emergency care to residents of Harrison and Crawford counties in Indiana and Meade County, Kentucky.

Innovation/Growth:

Partnership with Norton Healthcare provides robust specialty access, referral pathways, and system-level resources to support high-quality emergency care and operational efficiency.

Teamwork/Culture:

Mission-driven, collaborative environment focused on compassionate, patient-centered care, physician sustainability, and community impact.

Services:

24/7 emergency services, cardiopulmonary care, diagnostic imaging, and tele-radiography.

Community Information

Corydon, Indiana offers a welcoming small-town lifestyle with exceptional regional access. Known for its scenic beauty and strong sense of community, Corydon provides affordable living, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation. The area is conveniently located less than 30 miles from Louisville, Kentucky, and within easy driving distance of Indianapolis and Lexington, making it ideal for physicians seeking balance between professional fulfillment and quality of life.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive compensation package with earning potential up to $432,000

Job Status: Full-Time

Sign-On Bonus: Available

Benefits Eligibility: Full benefits package

Professional liability insurance with tail coverage

Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and clinician wellness programming

Established, respected, financially stable organization

Equitable scheduling patterns

Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support

Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters mostdelivering exceptional patient care.

We support our physicians with national capabilities, regional leadership, and evidence-based practices while preserving clinician autonomy. Our model enables work-life balance, leadership growth, and the ability to practice at the top of your license.

By supporting our clinicians, we strengthen hospitals, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the health of the communities we serve.

Together, we heal.