Georgetown Community Hospital — a 75-bed acute care Duke Lifepoint Quality Affiliate in Georgetown, Kentucky — is recruiting a Hospitalist Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to join its inpatient medicine program. The facility has earned recognition as one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" five of the last six years, reflecting a culture that actively invests in its clinical staff. Georgetown sits in the greater Lexington metro corridor, offering a small-town lifestyle with immediate access to a major university city. The 7-on/7-off schedule provides genuine work-life balance in a growing, full-service acute care environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage provided
- Reimbursement for state licensure and DEA registration fees
- Access to ACLS and PALS recertification
- Affiliation with a nationally recognized clinician practice and Patient Safety Organization
Practice Highlights
- Flexible 7-on/7-off schedule — a true alternating block structure that supports predictable time off
- 75-bed acute care facility with an intensive care unit, medical/surgical unit, and 24-hour emergency medicine
- Georgetown Community Hospital is a Duke Lifepoint Quality Affiliate with an active institutional commitment to safety culture and quality improvement
- Continuously expanding service lines, with ongoing addition of specialist and primary care physicians to the medical staff
- Practice backed by a national Patient Safety Organization, providing clinical protocols, peer support, and risk resources
- Stability of an established, respected hospital medicine program with institutional infrastructure and leadership support
- Regional referral catchment serving Georgetown and the surrounding greater Lexington area
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with training and clinical focus in acute care, internal medicine, or hospital medicine
- Active Kentucky NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain
- Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain (reimbursed)
- Current ACLS certification required; PALS certification required or willingness to obtain (recertification access provided)
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of inpatient medical and surgical acuity in a community acute care setting
About the Community
Georgetown, Kentucky is a thriving small city located just 12 miles north of Lexington — home to the University of Kentucky, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and one of the country's most celebrated horse country landscapes. Georgetown itself offers a low cost of living, highly regarded Scott County schools, and a welcoming community that has consistently ranked among Kentucky's best places to work and live. Clinicians relocating here gain the pace and character of a close-knit community without sacrificing proximity to the cultural, culinary, and recreational amenities of a major metro area.