Jewish Hospital Shelbyville — a 70-bed community hospital and KentuckyOne Health system facility — is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency department in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The ED serves a broad regional catchment across Shelby, Henry, Spencer, and surrounding counties, with annual volumes ranging from 16,000 to 48,000 visits. This is a newly restructured position featuring an upgraded compensation package, making it a compelling opportunity for an EM-trained clinician seeking a community-based practice with strong system backing roughly 30 miles east of Louisville.
Perks and Benefits
- New, higher compensation package — recently restructured and above prior market rate
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance provided
- Student loan repayment available for qualifying candidates
- Professional liability insurance coverage (details provided at offer stage)
Practice Highlights
- Emergency department annual visit volume ranging from 16,000 to 48,000 patients
- 70-bed acute care community hospital serving as the primary emergency resource for Shelby, Henry, Spencer, and surrounding counties
- Full-service facility offering emergency medicine, general surgery, diagnostic imaging, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic care, and a transitional care unit
- Part of KentuckyOne Health — one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in Kentucky — providing subspecialty consultation and system-level resources
- Broad community acuity with regional referral catchment spanning multiple rural and suburban counties
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine preferred
- Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with a minimum of 5 years of emergency department clinical experience also considered
- Active Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
About the Community
Shelbyville sits in Shelby County, approximately 30 miles east of Louisville along the I-64 corridor — close enough to access a major metropolitan area while offering a distinctly small-town quality of life. The region is known for its rolling Bluegrass countryside, horse farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere, with strong local schools and a lower cost of living than Louisville proper. Outdoor recreation, regional parks, and easy access to Louisville's cultural, dining, and sports amenities make Shelbyville an attractive base for physicians who want both community roots and urban proximity.