<p>TMC Russellville is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its 24-hour emergency department in Russellville, Kentucky — a community hospital serving a regional population of 45,000 with a full suite of acute care services, advanced imaging, and a broad multispecialty medical staff. Independent contractor status, flexible 12- or 24-hour shift options, and enhanced signing and relocation incentives make this an attractive opportunity for a clinician seeking stability and autonomy in a well-resourced community setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Enhanced signing bonus and relocation incentives</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) status</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>CME access through a dedicated physician institute, including professional development tools and educational resources</li> <li>Leadership and career growth opportunities within a large, established physician practice network</li> <li>Stability of a nationally recognized, respected industry leader in emergency medicine staffing</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>24-hour emergency department with continuous physician coverage</li> <li>Flexible shift structure: 12-hour or 24-hour shift options available</li> <li>75-bed inpatient facility, including a 6-bed ICU/CCU and 10 swing beds</li> <li>State-of-the-art imaging suite: PACS, spiral 16-slice CT, MRI, 3D ultrasound, digital mammography, echo, and nuclear medicine</li> <li>On-campus surgery center with three operating rooms and two dedicated endoscopy suites</li> <li>Broad multispecialty medical staff supporting ED consultations: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and additional specialties</li> <li>Regional service area of approximately 45,000 patients across Russellville and surrounding communities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including medical, surgical, and critical care presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Russellville is the county seat of Logan County in south-central Kentucky — a small city with a close-knit community feel, low cost of living, and easy access to the outdoor recreation that defines the region. Nashville, Tennessee is approximately 75 miles to the south, offering a major metropolitan hub for dining, culture, and air travel, while Bowling Green, Kentucky is roughly 30 miles to the east, providing additional amenities, a regional medical center, and a university environment. The area's affordable housing, mild four-season climate, and relaxed pace of life appeal to physicians seeking a sustainable long-term practice outside a large urban center.</p>