Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, Indiana is recruiting a physician to fill a combined Emergency Medicine / EMS Director role — a rare dual-track opportunity for a clinician who wants both active patient care and operational leadership under one position. The hospital is a community-based acute care facility committed to individualized, compassionate care, with a broad on-campus service footprint that includes urgent care, family practice OB, interventional pain, general surgery, and orthopedic practices. This is an independent contractor engagement with a dedicated EMS director stipend layered on top of competitive clinical compensation.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive hourly clinical compensation for emergency medicine practice
- Dedicated EMS director stipend in addition to clinical pay
- Enhanced sign-on bonus available with full-time commitment
- Independent contractor (1099) status
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- CME opportunities through an affiliated national physician education institute
- Ongoing support from local and regional medical leadership
Practice Highlights
- Combined role: practicing emergency medicine physician and EMS medical director — dual clinical and administrative scope
- Community hospital setting with a strong on-campus service line portfolio
- On-campus urgent care clinic operating during daytime hours, complementing the ED
- Family practice OB delivered on campus, supporting a full-spectrum acute care environment
- Interventional pain clinic, general surgery, and orthopedic practices all on campus — broad subspecialty access for ED consultations
- EMS director responsibilities include medical oversight and leadership of the county emergency medical services system
- Collaborative relationship with local and regional leadership infrastructure
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Prior EMS medical director experience or strong interest in prehospital medicine and EMS oversight
- Comfort with the full clinical spectrum of a community emergency department
About the Community
Sullivan is a small city in southwestern Indiana, offering a low cost of living, a close-knit community atmosphere, and easy access to the outdoor recreation of the Wabash River valley and surrounding rural landscapes. The Terre Haute metropolitan area is approximately 25 miles to the north, providing access to a broader range of dining, shopping, cultural amenities, and a regional airport — making Sullivan an appealing base for physicians who want a quieter lifestyle without being far from urban conveniences.