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Lexington Area, KY | Emergency Medicine Physician | $150K Sign-On + Ownership Track

Health eCareers
Richmond, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026
Location: Lexington, Kentucky Metro Area

Employment Type: Full-Time, Emergency Medicine (BC/BE)

Compensation: Competitive physician-owned compensation model with long-term ownership upside

Join one of the few remaining truly independent, democratic emergency medicine groups in Kentucky. This physician-owned practice staffs multiple Baptist Health emergency departments and offers a long-term career path centered around physician autonomy, transparency, and leadership. This opportunity is based at a growing community emergency department in Richmond, Kentucky, while allowing physicians to live in Lexington — one of the most desirable mid-sized cities in the Southeast for physicians and young families.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This practice offers a true democratic ownership structure with a transparent partnership track, equal-shareholder model, and a culture focused on sustainable emergency medicine rather than corporate metrics or throughput pressure. Physicians benefit from a compensation model designed to reflect the full value of physician employment, including clinical pay, productivity incentives, retirement contributions, benefits, and employer-paid taxes.

Highlights Include

  • Independent, physician-owned emergency medicine group
  • Transparent partnership track with no cash buy-in
  • Competitive hourly compensation plus monthly wRVU productivity bonuses
  • 401(k) safe harbor, PSP, full-family health insurance, paid malpractice coverage
  • CME allowance, License, DEA, and professional dues coverage
  • Epic EMR and Nuance DAX AI ambient documentation
  • Flexible scheduling with strong APP support
  • Opportunity for operational leadership and governance involvement

Practice Environment

Physicians work in a balanced community emergency medicine setting with manageable patient flow and supportive staffing. The emergency department sees approximately 40,000 annual visits with moderate acuity and dedicated behavioral health support. Physicians benefit from strong physician-to-APP coverage, and limited overnight burden due to dedicated nocturnists. The group prioritizes collegiality, thoughtful patient care, and long-term physician sustainability,

Why Live in Lexington, Kentucky?

For physicians with growing families, Lexington offers a lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find in larger metro areas. You get the amenities, healthcare infrastructure, and energy of a vibrant university city — without the traffic, housing costs, long commutes, or burnout pace that often come with bigger markets.

  • Safe, family-oriented neighborhoods with highly rated public and private schools
  • More affordable housing and overall cost of living compared to larger Southeast and Midwest cities
  • Access to the University of Kentucky and a strong dual-career job market for spouses
  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) with convenient direct flights to major hubs
  • A growing restaurant, brewery, and bourbon scene with a relaxed, approachable atmosphere
  • Endless outdoor activities including horse country, hiking trails, parks, lakes, and weekend getaways throughout Kentucky and the surrounding region

Lexington has become especially attractive to younger physicians who want to build a long-term career in a physician-led practice while still having the space, flexibility, and quality of life to enjoy life outside the hospital. It's a place where you can realistically own a home, raise a family, stay connected to a strong medical community, and still have time to enjoy it all.

Take the Next Step

If you are seeking a long-term emergency medicine opportunity with physician ownership, transparent leadership, and the ability to build a life in the Lexington area, this is a rare opportunity worth exploring.

Contact: Bobby Anson -| ?? banson@

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