Urgent Care Physician

Urgent Care Physician

UK King's Daughters, a 455-bed regional referral center in Ashland, KY, is presenting a lucrative opportunity for a dedicated, patient-centered, and board eligible/certified Urgent Care Physician. This is an excellent opportunity to practice with a collaborative team of providers and support staff, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and integrated EMR across the UK HealthCare system.

Job Description

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of urgent medical conditions and minor injuries.
• Perform in-office procedures such as suturing, splinting, abscess drainage, and wound care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work and imaging.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Refer patients for follow-up care with primary care or specialty providers as needed.
• Document patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices in urgent care and participate in continuing education.
• Ensure compliance with all clinical policies, safety guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits (health, vision, dental, life, retirement)
• Signing bonus and student loan support
• Flexible scheduling; clinic open 7 days/week
• No overnight call or inpatient responsibilities
• $250,000 salary + wRVU productivity bonus incentives

Community Overview

Our community features safe, family-friendly neighborhoods with excellent schools, diverse shopping and dining options, and affordable living. We also host some of the country’s finest state parks that feature golf, skiing, boating, fishing, hunting, and biking. Metro cities in Ohio (Cincinnati and Columbus) and Kentucky (Lexington and Louisville) are nearby.