<p>Sullivan County Community Hospital — a community institution with roots dating to 1918 — is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician for its emergency department in Sullivan, Indiana. This independent contractor engagement offers the stability of a long-established regional hospital with a broad clinical service line, backed by the resources and professional network of a national emergency medicine organization. Sullivan's central Indiana location provides a manageable cost of living and a close-knit community feel for physicians seeking meaningful work outside a major metro.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation structured as an independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Patient safety organization membership providing liability and peer-review protections</li> <li>Access to CME resources and professional development tools through the TeamHealth Institute</li> <li>LiveWell WorkLife concierge program supporting physician wellness and work-life balance</li> <li>Online scheduling via Shift Admin for transparent, flexible shift management</li> <li>Opportunities for growth into leadership roles within a national emergency medicine network</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Community hospital emergency department serving patients throughout the Sullivan County region since 1918</li> <li>On-campus urgent care providing a defined triage and acuity separation from the ED</li> <li>Broad inpatient service lines on campus including General Surgery and Orthopedic care to support complex ED dispositions</li> <li>Family practice OB services on site, supporting obstetric and gynecologic emergency presentations</li> <li>Interventional pain clinic on campus reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to patient care</li> <li>Support of a national network of emergency medicine experts for clinical consultation and best-practice resources</li> <li>Stability of a respected, long-tenured community hospital with a demonstrated commitment to quality and integrity</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including medical, surgical, and trauma presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sullivan is a small city in west-central Indiana, offering an affordable cost of living and a genuine small-town atmosphere with strong community ties. The region sits within reasonable driving distance of Terre Haute and is accessible to Indianapolis, providing access to larger-city amenities while maintaining a quieter pace of life. Outdoor recreation along the Wabash River corridor and the surrounding rural landscape appeals to physicians who value space, affordability, and a slower rhythm outside of their shifts.</p>