Emergency Medicine in Kentucky |Less than an hour to Lexington
Job at a glance
Job description
Rockcastle Regional Hospital (Mount Vernon, KY) – Less Than 1 Hour to Lexington
At Core Clinical Partners, we’re redefining healthcare partnerships by doing things better. As a physician-founded, owned, and led physician services company, we offer the personalized care of a local group with the support and resources of a national company—while remaining debt-free and staying true to our mission.
Your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your impact is real. We’re not just providing care—we’re redefining it.
Join a stable, community-based Emergency Department
Offering manageable volume, strong support, and a sustainable pace just under an hour from Lexington.
Position Highlights
- Annual ED Volume: ~12,000–13,000 visits
- Admission Rate: ~7%
- Transfer Rate: ~4–5%
- Transfers primarily to University of Kentucky (ortho, stroke, higher acuity)
- Coverage: 24 hours of physician coverage (12-hour shifts)
- Experienced nursing team with 15+ years of tenure
- ED Beds: 9
- EMR: Epic
- 1099 Independent Contractor Model
- FT, PT & PRN options
Practice Environment
- Low-to-moderate acuity with consistent, manageable volume
- Strong nursing support and engaged local leadership
- Efficient workflows with minimal boarding
- Full-scope community EM without high burnout
Qualifications
- BE/BC (EM, IM, FM, or GS)
- Kentucky license (or ability to obtain)
- Community ED experience preferred
- Comfortable working independently in a lower-volume setting
About the Community
Mount Vernon, Kentucky is a welcoming small town in the foothills of southeastern Kentucky, about one hour south of Lexington along I-75. It offers a strong sense of community, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation including Lake Linville, Daniel Boone National Forest, and Renfro Valley.
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