<p>A community Emergency Medicine physician opportunity in Flemingsburg, Kentucky — a growing regional hospital serving Fleming and surrounding counties with a modern facility, days-only schedule, and independent contractor status. The 52-bed acute care hospital opened in 2008 and brings a purpose-built emergency department, state-of-the-art MRI, and expanded operating rooms to a tight-knit Appalachian community. The days-only schedule and sign-on bonus make this a compelling option for a physician seeking predictable hours and a lower-acuity, high-autonomy practice environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus offered</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Days-only schedule — no overnight shifts</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>World-class risk management program support</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>52-bed acute care hospital, including 10 swing beds, serving Fleming and surrounding counties</li> <li>Modern facility opened in 2008 — approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of purpose-built clinical space</li> <li>Expanded, dedicated emergency department constructed as part of the 2008 build</li> <li>State-of-the-art on-site MRI equipment available to the ED team</li> <li>Expanded operating rooms on campus supporting surgical backup and consultation</li> <li>Predominantly private patient rooms throughout the inpatient facility</li> <li>Hospital employs over 260 staff members — established, stable workforce</li> <li>Regional referral catchment covering Fleming County and surrounding rural communities</li> <li>Community-founded institution with deep local roots, established 1962 — strong administrative and community support for clinical staff</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including rural and regional referral presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Flemingsburg is the county seat of Fleming County in northeastern Kentucky — a small, welcoming community set among the rolling hills of the Bluegrass region. The area offers a low cost of living, strong community ties, and easy access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, and equestrian culture that defines the region. Lexington, Kentucky — home to the University of Kentucky and a full range of urban amenities, dining, and arts — is approximately 60 miles to the southwest, offering a convenient urban escape while allowing physicians to enjoy the pace and affordability of small-town life.</p>