Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency department at the region's sole acute care facility. This 107-bed, all-private-room, Joint Commission-accredited Lifepoint hospital serves a broad eight-county catchment across western Kentucky's Jackson Purchase region — the historic stretch of land between the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers. The department operates with 24-hour physician coverage and 18 hours of advanced practice clinician support daily, offering a stable, well-resourced practice environment with an administration that is actively invested in ED operations and clinician satisfaction.
Perks and Benefits
- Signing bonus available for full-time commitments
- Independent contractor (1099) status
- Company-paid professional liability insurance, including tail coverage
- CME benefits through an affiliated national institute
- Concierge service provided to clinicians
- J-1 visa holders supported by a dedicated immigration specialist
Practice Highlights
- Sole acute care provider in Graves County, with a regional draw spanning eight counties across western Kentucky
- 107-bed facility — all private rooms — accredited by The Joint Commission
- Lifepoint Health system affiliation with an engaged, ED-supportive CEO and administration
- 24-hour attending physician coverage ensuring consistent clinical leadership around the clock
- 18 hours of daily advanced practice clinician coverage providing strong team-based support
- Secure, flexible scheduling structure accommodating full-time and part-time clinicians
- Broad patient population drawn from the Jackson Purchase region, reflecting the full spectrum of community acute care acuity
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full scope of community emergency department acuity serving a multi-county rural and semi-rural catchment
- J-1 and other visa candidates welcome — immigration support provided
About the Community
Mayfield is a small city in the heart of western Kentucky's Jackson Purchase region, situated between the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers in one of the state's most historically distinctive geographic areas. The region offers a low cost of living, a close-knit community atmosphere, and easy access to outdoor recreation along Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Paducah, a regional hub with expanded dining, arts, and healthcare amenities, is approximately 25 miles to the northeast, providing urban conveniences within easy reach of a quieter home base.