<p>Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky is recruiting Emergency Medicine physicians to join a well-supported emergency department at a 295-bed acute care regional referral center serving an 11-county footprint in south central Kentucky. The facility is a Lifepoint Health hospital with an engaged, ED-supportive administration and a nationally recognized neurosurgery program — a rare combination of clinical depth and operational backing in a community setting. Full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules are available, giving clinicians genuine flexibility in how they structure their practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) status</li> <li>Company-paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage</li> <li>CME benefits through the affiliated institute's continuing education platform</li> <li>Concierge service provided to all clinicians</li> <li>Flexible scheduling with secure shift coverage — full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities all available</li> <li>Lifepoint facility with an appreciative CEO who actively advocates for the emergency department</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>295-bed acute care hospital serving as the regional referral center for an 11-county area in south central Kentucky</li> <li>24-hour emergency medicine coverage with 36 hours of physician coverage and 36 hours of advanced practice clinician coverage per day</li> <li>Strong APP team providing parallel coverage alongside physicians throughout all shifts</li> <li>Comprehensive cardiac care program on-site</li> <li>Neurosurgery program rated among the best in the nation — direct subspecialty backup available</li> <li>Intensive Care Unit on campus for high-acuity patient disposition</li> <li>Full surgical services and diagnostic imaging capabilities</li> <li>Complete clinical laboratory with 24-hour availability</li> <li>Women's Health services, Pediatrics, and a Level II neonatal nursery on-site</li> <li>Cardiopulmonary Care and Behavioral Health service lines rounding out the specialty mix</li> <li>Medical staff of more than 170 physicians across 38 specialties — broad subspecialty consultation available in-house</li> <li>Total hospital workforce exceeding 1,200 personnel</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Active Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community and regional referral ED acuity, including cardiac, neurological, surgical, and pediatric presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Somerset is the seat of Pulaski County in south central Kentucky, situated along the northern shore of Lake Cumberland — one of the largest man-made lakes in the eastern United States and a premier destination for boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation. The region offers a low cost of living, a strong sense of community, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Lexington is approximately 80 miles to the north, providing access to a major metropolitan area, regional airport, and university resources while Somerset itself maintains a relaxed, family-friendly pace.</p>