<p>Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician to join its 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency department within a 25-bed Joint Commission–accredited critical access hospital. The facility spans 93,852 square feet and delivers a broad scope of acute inpatient and outpatient services, making this a clinically rich community-ED role with genuine subspecialty backup on campus. Independent contractor status and flexible scheduling make this an attractive option for physicians seeking schedule autonomy in a collegial, full-service rural setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly rate (independent contractor / 1099 engagement)</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance and out-of-area physicians</li> <li>CME access through a dedicated physician institute, including professional development tools and educational resources</li> <li>Clinician wellness program</li> <li>Support of a national network of emergency medicine specialists and world-class clinical expertise</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>24-hour physician-staffed emergency department within a 25-bed critical access hospital</li> <li>Joint Commission–accredited and College of American Pathologists–accredited facility</li> <li>93,852 square-foot medical campus with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient infrastructure</li> <li>On-site services include intensive care unit, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, laboratory services, pharmacy, cardiac rehabilitation, and OB/Gyn</li> <li>Scott Memorial Hospital Medical Specialty Clinic provides on-campus subspecialty coverage across podiatry, pediatric cardiology, general surgery, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, ophthalmology, and urology — robust backup for a critical access setting</li> <li>Full-service acute care environment supporting the complete spectrum of community-ED acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full acuity range of a community critical access emergency department</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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 the pace and affordability of small-town living. The region offers low cost of living, a tight-knit community atmosphere, and easy reach to the outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and international airport of the Louisville metro.</p>