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 a LifePoint Health Quality Affiliate and an Accredited Chest Pain Center, offering a well-rounded clinical environment with strong institutional support and a genuine commitment to safety culture. Mayfield delivers an affordable, family-friendly lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation throughout western Kentucky and Tennessee.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available
- Relocation bonus available
- Access to CME resources and professional development tools through the TeamHealth Institute
- Clinician wellness program included
- Leadership and career growth opportunities within a large, stable national physician group
- Backed by a respected, financially stable industry leader providing long-term practice security
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 facility with emergency medicine, critical care unit, cardiopulmonary services, diabetes care, and a New Beginnings Birthing Center with labor and delivery
- Modern hospital design built in 1993 with optimized patient traffic flow, efficient coordination of services, and infrastructure that readily accommodates new medical technologies
- LifePoint Health Quality Affiliate with an active, organization-wide culture of safety and quality improvement
- Broad regional catchment drawing patients from across western Kentucky
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-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, and obstetric emergencies
About the Community
Mayfield is a small city in the heart of western Kentucky's Jackson Purchase region, known for its low cost of living, strong sense of community, and easy access to the natural amenities of western Kentucky and Tennessee — including Kentucky Lake, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, and miles of trails and waterways ideal for fishing, boating, and hiking. The area offers excellent value for families, with affordable housing and a pace of life that is difficult to find near major metropolitan centers. Nashville and Memphis are each within a two-to-three-hour drive, providing convenient access to major airports, professional sports, and urban amenities whenever desired.