Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician to serve as Medical Director of its 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency department. This is a critical access hospital — 25 beds, fully Joint Commission and College of American Pathologists accredited — offering a leadership role with genuine scope: clinical oversight, team development, and direct patient care in a community setting with a broad inpatient and outpatient service line. The Medical Director opportunity is well-suited to an experienced emergency physician ready to step into or expand a leadership role while remaining clinically active.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate (independent contractor / 1099 engagement)
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Flexible scheduling structure
- CME access through a dedicated physician education institute, including professional development tools and educational resources
- Clinician wellness program
- Diversity and inclusion programs
- Leadership, growth, and mentorship opportunities within a national emergency medicine network
- Support of a national network of emergency medicine specialists and world-class clinical resources
Practice Highlights
- Medical Director role with clinical and operational leadership responsibilities over the emergency department
- 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department within a 25-bed critical access hospital
- 93,852 square-foot facility with full Joint Commission accreditation and College of American Pathologists laboratory accreditation
- On-site inpatient services include an intensive care unit, OB/Gyn, pharmacy, cardiac rehabilitation, and laboratory services
- Medical imaging and nuclear medicine capabilities on campus
- Scott Memorial Hospital Medical Specialty Clinic provides subspecialty coverage in podiatry, pediatric cardiology, general surgery, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, ophthalmology, and urology — supporting complex patient management and warm handoffs
- Comprehensive outpatient service line alongside acute inpatient care
- Affiliation with a nationally recognized emergency medicine physician practice, providing access to best-practice protocols and peer benchmarking
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Prior or demonstrated interest in emergency department leadership, quality improvement, or medical directorship
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community and critical access ED acuity
About the Community
Scottsburg is the seat of Scott County in southern Indiana, situated along the US-31 corridor approximately 30 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky — giving residents easy access to a major metropolitan area while enjoying a small-town cost of living and pace of life. The region offers a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and proximity to the rolling hills and outdoor recreation of southern Indiana and the Ohio River Valley, making it an appealing destination for physicians seeking a sustainable work-life balance outside a large urban center.