Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana is recruiting a part-time Emergency Medicine physician to join its 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency department at a 25-bed Joint Commission- and College of American Pathologists-accredited critical access hospital. This independent contractor engagement offers a competitive hourly rate and flexible scheduling — an ideal structure for a clinician seeking supplemental coverage or a balanced part-time practice in a full-service community hospital setting.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate (independent contractor / 1099 engagement)
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate part-time availability
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- CME access through a dedicated physician institute, including professional development tools and educational resources
- Clinician wellness program
- Support of a national network of emergency medicine specialists and world-class clinical expertise
Practice Highlights
- 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department within a 25-bed acute care and critical access hospital
- 93,852 square-foot facility fully accredited by the Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists
- On-site diagnostic and ancillary services: medical imaging, nuclear medicine, laboratory services, and pharmacy
- Intensive care unit on campus providing direct inpatient escalation capability
- Inpatient and outpatient OB/Gyn services and cardiac rehabilitation program on site
- Scott Memorial Hospital Medical Specialty Clinic provides subspecialty coverage including cardiology, pediatric cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, general surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, urology, and podiatry — supporting complex patient workup and disposition
- Comprehensive referral and consultation network available through an affiliated national emergency medicine physician group
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including critical care stabilization and OB-adjacent presentations
- Independent contractor status — suitable for physicians seeking part-time or supplemental clinical engagement
About the Community
Scottsburg is the seat of Scott County in southern Indiana, situated along the US-31 corridor approximately 35 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky — giving physicians convenient access to a major metropolitan area while enjoying a small-town quality of life. The region offers a low cost of living, a tight-knit community atmosphere, and easy access to the outdoor recreation and cultural amenities of both the Indiana hill country and the greater Louisville metro.