Emergency Medicine Physician | 2026 Becker's Top 150 Places To Work In Healthcare
Reported by 49 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
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
- Practice
- Freestanding Emergency Department
49 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
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 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
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.
Employer
Sound Physicians
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Facility & Community
- 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
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- 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.