Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join its established emergency department serving the greater western Kentucky region. This 107-bed acute care facility is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with a modern, purpose-built campus designed for efficient patient flow and seamless integration of current medical technologies. The position offers sign-on and relocation bonuses, a robust professional development platform, and a stable practice environment backed by a nationally recognized emergency medicine group.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available
- Relocation assistance available
- Access to CME resources and educational tools through a dedicated clinician institute
- Professional liability insurance coverage (details provided at offer)
- Clinician wellness program with dedicated support resources
- Leadership development and career advancement pathways within a large national group
- Stability of employment with a well-established, respected emergency medicine organization
Practice Highlights
- 107-bed acute care hospital serving as the regional referral center for greater western Kentucky
- Accredited Chest Pain Center — structured protocols and dedicated resources for high-acuity cardiac presentations
- Full-service emergency medicine department with access to on-site critical care unit for seamless patient transitions
- Cardiopulmonary services on campus supporting complex medical and cardiac cases
- New Beginnings Birthing Center on site — OB-related emergency presentations managed within an integrated care environment
- Diabetes care and specialty services available, broadening the referral and consultation network
- Modern facility built in 1993 with a design optimized for efficient patient traffic flow and rapid adoption of new medical technologies
- LifePoint Health Quality Affiliate with an active institutional commitment to safety culture and quality improvement
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including chest pain, critical care transitions, and trauma stabilization
About the Community
Mayfield is a small city in the Purchase region of far western Kentucky — one of the most affordable and family-friendly corners of the state, with low cost of living, strong public schools, and a tight-knit community feel. The region borders Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, two of the largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi, offering year-round boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Nashville and Memphis are each within roughly two hours, providing easy access to major-city amenities, airports, and cultural attractions while allowing physicians to live and practice in a genuinely relaxed, rural setting.