<p>Jewish Hospital Shelbyville, a 70-bed community hospital and KentuckyOne Health facility, is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency department in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The hospital serves as the primary acute care resource for Shelby, Henry, Spencer, and surrounding counties, offering a broad clinical scope that includes emergency medicine, general surgery, diagnostic imaging, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic care, and a transitional care unit. As part of one of Kentucky's largest and most comprehensive health systems, this position combines community-practice accessibility with the resources and support of a major regional network.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li> <li>Student loan repayment assistance or sign-on bonus available to qualified candidates</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance (details provided at offer)</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the KentuckyOne Health system</li> <li>Access to state-of-the-art facilities and clinical resources across a large integrated health system</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>70-bed community hospital serving as the primary acute care facility for Shelby, Henry, Spencer, and surrounding counties</li> <li>Full-spectrum emergency medicine practice drawing from a multi-county regional catchment area</li> <li>On-site diagnostic imaging supporting rapid workup and clinical decision-making in the ED</li> <li>Collaborative team environment with access to general surgery, orthopedic care, cardiac rehabilitation, and a transitional care unit</li> <li>Part of KentuckyOne Health — one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in Kentucky — providing subspecialty backup and system-wide resources</li> <li>Supportive, team-oriented culture with established nursing and ancillary staff</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community emergency department serving a multi-county rural and suburban population</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Shelbyville sits in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region, approximately 30 miles east of Louisville, offering residents the warmth of a close-knit community alongside easy access to a major metropolitan area. The region is known for its rolling horse-farm landscapes, bourbon country heritage, strong local schools, and a low cost of living relative to urban centers. Outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and Louisville's international airport are all within a short drive — making Shelbyville an appealing base for physicians who want genuine community roots without sacrificing urban convenience.</p>