Emergency Medicine Physician

Service Line: EM

Position Title: Physician

Location: Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center - EM , Mount Vernon, KY

Job Type: Full-Time

Recruiter: Matthew Lewis | matthew_lewis@scphealth.com | (337) 609-8582

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Physician to join our dynamic team at Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

• Patient Volume: 11,000
• Coverage Model: 24 hr Physician
• Number of Beds: 8 + 2 Fast track beds
• EMR: T- Sheets
• Admissions/Transfers: Trauma to Saint Joseph Health

Facility & Clinical Details

• About Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center - EM: Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center is a not‑for‑profit healthcare facility located in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. The hospital operates a 26‑bed acute care unit and is nationally recognized for its 143‑bed long‑term ventilator care center, the largest free‑standing ventilator‑dependent facility in the United States. Rockcastle Regional offers comprehensive services including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, surgery, oncology and infusion services, dialysis, rehabilitation therapies, pediatric services, and multiple rural health clinics. The hospital is an eleven‑time Kentucky Hospital Association Quality Award recipient and is accredited by The Joint Commission, reflecting its strong commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

• Teamwork/Culture: Join a cornerstone of the Rockcastle County community! RockCastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care has provided compassionate, patient‑centered care to the local community for decades. As a valued SCP Health clinician at this facility, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds—the stability and support of our clinical group while being an integral part of Atrium Health Navicent Peach’s mission to improve community health. Experience a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts patients' lives while benefiting from our professional development opportunities and resources.

Community Information

Rockcastle County offers a friendly, rural community setting in southeastern Kentucky with a population of just over 16,000 residents. The county seat, Mount Vernon, provides essential services, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation through the Daniel Boone National Forest. With a low cost of living, strong community values, and convenient access to I‑75, the area blends small‑town charm with regional connectivity.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation package with earning potential up to: $462,000
• Job Status: 1099 Independent Contractor
• No Non-Compete
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
• Established, respected, financially stable company
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Residents: Candidates currently in training must be enrolled in an ACGME‑accredited Emergency Medicine residency program and eligible for graduation.
• Licensure: Kentucky
• Board Certification: BC/BE EM, BE/BC IM, FM with ER Fellowship, or ER experience
• Experience: EM Residents Accepted, 2+ Yrs ER Experience for IM/FM Boarded Physicians
• Badges: ACLS, BLS, PALS, ATLS required for non-EM boarded Physicians

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.

We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

Together, we heal.