Emergency Medicine Physician in Somerset, Kentucky

DescriptionFurther your career working as a full-time physician on our emergency department (ED) team at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. With more than 40 physician specialties and nearly 200 physicians on staff, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital offers the most comprehensive medical services in the region, including complete cardiac care, a level II neonatal nursery and a neurosurgery program rated among the best in the nation. This Lifepoint Health facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been awarded their Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Care and Spine Surgery Certification, as well as the Commission on Cancer certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation with PCI from the American College of Cardiology. A dedicated group of leaders, clinicians and operators at TeamHealth and Lifepoint create better experiences for clinicians, patients and communities nationwide. When you join a Lifepoint team through TeamHealth, you will receive access to leaders, operators and other clinicians who dedicate themselves to a successful partnership between Lifepoint and TeamHealth and direction from two of the top leaders in the healthcare industry. J1 physicians are encouraged to apply!California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/City DescriptionSomerset, Kentucky, is located near Lake Cumberland. With activities like hiking, camping, boating, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing, 50,000-acre Lake Cumberland is one of the largest recreational lakes in the state. A fisherman's dream, Lake Cumberland is loaded with crappie, bream, walleye, trout, catfish, and all of the five species of bass (largemouth, smallmouth, white, Kentucky, and rock). There are many local county marinas and state parks in the area, such as Cumberland Falls State Park that is the location of the 2nd largest waterfall in the eastern U.S. and is one of only a few known locations in the world where moonbows regularly appear.Facility DescriptionA 295-bed acute care facility, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital provides quality care for an 11-county region in south central Kentucky. Facility services include complete cardiac care, a neurosurgery program rated among the best in the nation, a complete clinical laboratory, 24-hour emergency medicine care, intensive care units, surgical services and diagnostic imaging. Specialized service offerings include women's health, pediatrics, a Level II neonatal nursery, cardiopulmonary care and behavioral health. With a staff of more than 1,200 personnel, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is home to more than 170 physicians representing 38 different specialties.Job Benefits- Secure schedule with flexibility for all clinicians- 36-hour physician coverage with 36 hours of strong APC coverage- J1 physicians enjoy the support of an Immigration Specialist- Lucrative sign-on bonus for full-time candidates- IC status with company paid professional liability insurance (including tail), CME benefits through the TeamHealth Institute and concierge service- 42,800 annual patient volume- 2.2 patients per hour with medium-high acuity- 23 bed ED