Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its established emergency medicine team at this 107-bed acute care facility serving the greater western Kentucky region. The department operates at a 1:1 physician-to-APC ratio, providing strong collaborative support and a structured clinical environment. This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced APP who wants consistent, flexible scheduling and access to robust continuing education resources within a modern, purpose-built hospital campus.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package (specific figures provided upon inquiry)
- Flexible full-time scheduling
- Hundreds of hours of free CME available through the TeamHealth Institute
- Membership in the TeamHealth Patient Safety Organization
- Professional liability coverage through a national group practice structure
Practice Highlights
- 107-bed acute care facility with a modern design built in 1993, engineered for efficient patient flow and seamless coordination of services
- 1:1 physician-to-advanced practice clinician ratio — direct, consistent attending collaboration on every shift
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with dedicated cardiopulmonary services, supporting high-acuity cardiovascular cases in the ED
- Critical care unit on campus, enabling close coordination for patients requiring escalation from the emergency department
- New Beginnings Birthing Center on site, adding obstetric and neonatal considerations to the clinical mix
- Additional service lines include diabetes care and a full complement of emergency medicine services
- LifePoint Health Quality Affiliate with an active institutional commitment to patient safety culture and quality improvement
- Regional referral catchment covering the greater western Kentucky area
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active Kentucky state licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including chest pain, critical care transitions, and general emergency presentations
- Collaborative practice orientation suited to a 1:1 physician-supported team model
About the Community
Mayfield is a small city in the Jackson Purchase region of far western Kentucky — a culturally distinct corner of the state bordered by the Tennessee River to the east and the Mississippi River to the west, offering a genuinely rural lifestyle with low cost of living and a tight-knit community feel. The region provides easy access to Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky Lake, and Lake Barkley, making it an attractive base for clinicians who value outdoor recreation, boating, and fishing. Paducah, a regional hub with expanded dining, arts, and commercial amenities, is approximately 25 miles to the north.