Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Career at new state of the art ED with a rewarding sign-on bonus in KY
EM Physician
Job Details
UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY is searching for an EM Physician to join their team at their new advanced, next‑generation Emergency Department.
Qualifications:
EM residency trained and BC/BE through ABEM/AOBEM
Highlights:
Generous sign-on & start date bonus (full-time)
Full-time status consists of ten 12-hour shifts
Best Place to work in Kentucky in 2024
Generous hourly rate and night shift differential
Stable team with high retention rate
Position Profile:
65,000 annual ED volume
86 treatment areas, 60 private rooms
72 hours of physician coverage daily; 12-hour shifts
Physicians have Scribe documentation support
48 hours of APP coverage daily; 12-hour shifts
Daily APP coverage provided in the main ED
EPIC EMR
Stroke Center with 24-hour stroke team
Facility Information
UK King’s Daughters Medical Center, located in downtown Ashland, KY, is a 455-bed hospital offering comprehensive care across a wide range of specialties, including heart and vascular, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, stroke/neurology, and maternity services with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
In June 2025, the hospital opened a brand-new Emergency Department designed to maximize patient privacy, comfort, and safety. The state-of-the-art facility includes 86 treatment areas, 60 private rooms, four trauma bays, two CT scanners, a dedicated behavioral health unit, isolation rooms with decontamination showers, a STAT lab, and specialized EMS and first responder workspaces. A Provider-in-Triage service helps ensure timely care for patients with less critical needs.
Awards and recognition:
"Best Place to work in Kentucky"
Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals, Emergency Care
Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals, Patient Safety
A Grade from Leapfrog Agency for Hospital Safety
Best Places to Work – Modern Healthcare
About Envision
At Envision, we recognize that the practice of medicine is more than a job; it’s a calling. Our purpose is to sustain that calling. We are National Partners for the Practice of Medicine with clinicians specializing in anesthesiology, emergency medicine and hospital medicine. We are guided by a shared commitment, to act as trusted partners, to empower clinicians, deliver exceptional patient care and create a healthier future for all. Envision values the diverse perspectives and experiences of our teams and is proud to be an EOE employer.
Navigating the Complexity of a Career in Medicine With Envision
We believe valued clinicians create healthier communities and are committed to helping clinicians find balance and freedom in their work to deliver high-quality care. We offer a variety of opportunities for clinicians to achieve their career goals, grow and make an impact, including:
- Clinicians driving evidence-based best practices to enhance care quality and outcomes
- Diverse practice locations and flexible scheduling
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and career advancement
- A comprehensive Clinician Well-Being Program that continues adapting to clinicians’ evolving needs
- Clinician leaders and peer networks fostering a collaborative environment
- Local teams that maintain the personal connections that make delivering care meaningful
- Robust federal and state advocacy programs focused on improving the healthcare system
- Opportunities to travel across the world to care for communities through Envision’s Global Health Initiative
- Expertise, strength and resources to help clinicians navigate the healthcare landscape