Emergency Medicine Physician | 2026 Becker's Top 150 Places To Work In Healthcare

Emergency Medicine Physician | 2026 Becker's Top 150 Places To Work In Healthcare

Bowling Green, KentuckyPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$410,000SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage

Reported by 49 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Emergency MedicineFull-time12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a) · shifts from 7a-7p and 7p-7a

Overview

Location
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Schedule
12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a) · Shifts from 7a-7p and 7p-7a
SalaryDr Signal range
$370k – $545k

49 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Freestanding Emergency Department

Role summary

This is a 12-hour shift emergency medicine physician role at a new freestanding Emergency Department in Bowling Green, KY opening in April 2026 with 7 ED beds, 5 urgent care beds, and stable team coverage including APP support. Compensation is competitive 1099 salary with a comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance and CME allowance.

What the posting highlights

  • Team-based, stable well-staffed teams with 24-hour physician coverage in ED and 12 hours of APP coverage in urgent care
  • Care setting: Emergency department and on-site urgent care
  • Patient population: Community ED with urgent care; Bowling Green, KY
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$370k–$545k · $410k median
$349kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$566k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$370k – $545k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
49 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$370k–$545k · $410k median
$349kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$566k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 49 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Sound Physicians

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Freestanding Emergency Department
Facility type
Freestanding Emergency Department
Beds
7
Patient population
Community ED with urgent care; Bowling Green, KY
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Kentucky
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Freestanding Emergency Department

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

Questions to ask the employer

  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a)
Call burden
shifts from 7a-7p and 7p-7a
Shift type
12-hour shifts
Inpatient / outpatient
emergency department and on-site urgent care
Coverage model
team-based, stable well-staffed teams with 24-hour physician coverage in ED and 12 hours of APP coverage in urgent care
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 mo ago
Last verified
3 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Urgency. Expertise. Purpose.

In emergency medicine, every decision carries weight. Our physician teams deliver rapid, evidence-based care in high-pressure environments, bringing clinical clarity and calm to moments of uncertainty. We lead with precision, empathy, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes when time matters most.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our emergency medicine programs are built on a foundation of operational excellence, physician leadership, and a relentless focus on patient-centered care. From urban trauma centers to community EDs, our physicians are empowered to make an immediate impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Lead Patient-Centered Care as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Bowling Green, KY, at Med Center Health Lovers Lane

Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, patient-first medical group grounded in one belief: better support for clinicians leads to better care for patients. Our emergency medicine teams are empowered to lead care locally with the backing of a strong national network committed to clinical excellence, intentional leadership development, and collaborative partnership. Here, you'll practice alongside care teams that work seamlessly across Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care-creating smoother transitions, stronger accountability, and better outcomes for the communities we serve.

If you're looking for a place where your clinical judgment is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

  • This brand-new freestanding Emergency Department, opening in April 2026, presents an exceptional opportunity to be part of a new team providing high-quality emergency care.

  • Accountable, on-site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership-development tools.

  • Stable, well-staffed teams: cohesive teams aligned on our patient-first culture of excellence, which means less reliance on premium temp labor and more predictable shifts.

Qualifications:

  • Board-certified/eligible in emergency medicine or board-certified in family medicine or internal medicine with emergency medicine experience

  • Certifications Required for non-ABEM Physicians: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS

Scheduling:

  • 24 hours of physician coverage in the ED with shifts from 7a-7p and 7p-7a

  • 12 hours of APP coverage in the on-site Urgent Care

Key Responsibilities:

  • There are 7 beds dedicated to the ER and 5 beds in the on-site Urgent Care

  • Radiology, CT and Ultrasound available on site

  • Medtech is the current EMR. Transitioning to EPIC in December 2026

Living and Working in Bowling Green:

  • Bowling Green, KY (population approximately 77K) is a vibrant community with a moderate climate, a low cost of living, a strong healthcare system and award-winning schools.

  • It is home to Western Kentucky University and the National Corvette Museum.

  • Barren River State Park and Mammoth Cave National Park are located nearby, and Nashville is just an hour's drive down Route 65.

  • Our team puts patients first and offers opportunities for career development while encouraging meaningful involvement in the local community.

Rewards and Compensation:

  • Competitive 1099 compensation

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

  • 401k with matching contributions.

  • Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

  • Mental health counseling.

  • Annual CME allowance.

  • Relocation assistance available.

  • Leadership development programs.

  • Continuing education and professional licensing support.