Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity – Brand New Free-Standing Emergency Department in KY

Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity – Brand New Free-Standing Emergency Department
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Area
Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Facility Type: Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED) & Urgent Care

Position Overview

A brand new Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED) opening in April in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area is seeking Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physicians to join its founding clinical team. This newly constructed facility will provide both emergency and urgent care services and is designed to deliver efficient, high-quality care in a modern clinical environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join a newly opened facility from day one, helping establish clinical workflows while practicing in a supportive environment with strong regional hospital backing.

Facility Highlights

• Brand new FSED opening in April

• Free-Standing Emergency Department & Urgent Care

• 12 total beds

  • 7 Emergency Department beds

  • 5 Urgent Care beds

• Projected Annual Volume: ~25,000 visits

• Average Patients per Hour: ~2

• Admission Rate: ~5%

• Average Transfers: 3–4 per day to regional tertiary centers

• Managed by a nationally recognized emergency medicine group

Clinical Resources

• 24/7 CT imaging

• 24/7 Ultrasound availability

• Bedside ultrasound capability

• Efficient ED workflow with hospitalist support for admissions

• Modern EMR system with a planned transition to EPIC

Practice Environment

• Independent contractor (1099) physician model

• Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support

• Physicians provide supervision for APPs

• Strong referral relationships with regional tertiary care centers for trauma, burn, stroke, and pediatric cases

• Opportunity to help shape workflows and culture as the facility launches

Physician Requirements

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

• Active BLS certification

• Eligible for Kentucky medical licensure

• Prior Emergency Department experience required

• Comfortable working in a free-standing ED environment

Credentialing

• Typical credentialing timeline: 60–90 days

• Temporary privileges may be available to facilitate earlier start dates ahead of the April opening

Location

Located in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area, this community offers an excellent quality of life with easy access to Nashville, a lower cost of living, outdoor recreation, and a growing regional economy.