<p>Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles, Kentucky is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join a well-supported emergency department at a 25-bed community facility that consistently ranks in the highest national percentiles for employee, patient, and physician satisfaction. The position offers 24-hour physician coverage on structured 12-hour shifts with a secure, flexible schedule and independent contractor status — an attractive combination for clinicians who want predictability without sacrificing autonomy. Versailles sits just minutes from Lexington, placing you within easy reach of a vibrant mid-sized city while enjoying the pace and lifestyle of the Kentucky Bluegrass region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) status</li> <li>Company-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>CME benefits through an established physician education institute</li> <li>Concierge service support for clinicians</li> <li>Secure schedule with flexibility built in for all clinicians</li> <li>PRN opportunities available for additional coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>25-bed acute care community hospital with consistently top-percentile national satisfaction scores across employees, patients, and physicians</li> <li>24-hour physician coverage structured as 12-hour shifts, 7 AM to 7 PM rotation</li> <li>Excellent, communicative emergency department medical director providing strong day-to-day leadership</li> <li>On-site diagnostic imaging: MRI, CT scanner, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound</li> <li>Intensive Care Unit on campus supporting higher-acuity patients</li> <li>Broad surgical capabilities including General, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), and Ophthalmology</li> <li>Comprehensive specialty services on site: Cardiology, Family Practice, Gastroenterology/Endoscopy, Nephrology, Pain Management, Urology, Dentistry, Respiratory Therapy, and Women's Services (Gynecology)</li> <li>Rehabilitation Center offering Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation</li> <li>Laboratory Services available on campus</li> <li>Active investment in facility upgrades and service-line expansion over the past five years, including the addition of Ophthalmology surgical capabilities</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</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity</li> <li>Ability to work within an independent contractor engagement model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Versailles is the seat of Woodford County, situated in the heart of Kentucky's iconic Bluegrass region and less than 20 miles from Lexington — home to the University of Kentucky, a thriving arts and dining scene, and a major regional airport. The surrounding countryside is defined by rolling horse farms, bourbon distilleries, and outdoor recreation along the Kentucky River, offering a lifestyle that blends small-town charm with easy urban access. Cost of living is well below national averages, and the area's highly regarded public schools and strong sense of community make it a compelling destination for physicians relocating with families.</p>