Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join a well-staffed, high-volume emergency department serving an 11-county region in south central Kentucky. The 23-bed ED sees 42,800 patients annually at a medium-high acuity level, backed by 36 hours of physician coverage and 36 hours of strong advanced practice clinician coverage daily. This is an independent contractor engagement with a lucrative sign-on bonus and robust institutional support — including a dedicated Immigration Specialist for J-1 visa holders.
Perks and Benefits
- Lucrative sign-on bonus available for full-time candidates
- Independent contractor (IC) status with company-paid professional liability insurance, including tail coverage
- CME benefits and educational resources through an affiliated institute
- Concierge service provided to all clinicians
- J-1 visa support with dedicated Immigration Specialist on staff
- Secure, flexible scheduling structure for all clinicians
Practice Highlights
- 23-bed emergency department with 24-hour emergency medicine coverage
- 42,800 annual patient visits — approximately 2.2 patients per hour at medium-high acuity
- 36 hours of daily physician coverage paired with 36 hours of advanced practice clinician coverage
- 295-bed acute care facility serving an 11-county referral region in south central Kentucky
- Comprehensive cardiac care program and nationally recognized neurosurgery program on campus
- Intensive care units, full surgical services, and diagnostic imaging available in-house
- Complete clinical laboratory with 24-hour availability
- Specialized service lines include women's health, pediatrics, Level II neonatal nursery, cardiopulmonary care, and behavioral health
- Medical staff of more than 170 physicians representing 38 specialties across a 1,200-person workforce
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community and regional ED acuity, including medium-high complexity presentations
- J-1 visa candidates welcome — Immigration Specialist support provided
About the Community
Somerset is the seat of Pulaski County in south central Kentucky, situated along the shores of Lake Cumberland — one of the largest man-made lakes in the eastern United States and a premier destination for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The region offers a low cost of living, a strong sense of community, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Cumberland Plateau, while Lexington and Nashville are both within reasonable driving distance for urban amenities and major airports.