Job Description
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Bowling Green, KY Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Bowling Green, Kentucky Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Brand-New Freestanding ED | April 2026 Go-Live | Cross-Coverage Model Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians (MD/DO) for a brand-new Freestanding Emergency Department launching in Bowling Green, Kentucky in April 2026 . This is a rare opportunity to join a newly opened facility from day one , help shape clinical workflows, and practice in a modern, well-supported emergency care environment backed by a strong regional health system. Opportunity Snapshot Location: Bowling Green, KY Facility Type: Brand-New Freestanding Emergency Department + Urgent Care Go-Live Date: April 13, 2026 Contract Type: Locum Tenens Clinician Type: MD / DO Employment Model: 1099 EMR: Meditech Expanse (Epic transition planned December 2026) Schedule & Coverage Model Shift Types Available: Day Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Night Shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Swing coverage supported by APPs (hours TBD) Coverage Model: 24-hour physician coverage Physician-led model with APP support MDs supervise APPs Emergency Department Overview Annual ED Volume: ~25,000 visits Patients Per Hour: ~2.0 ED Beds: 7 Emergency Department beds 5 Urgent Care beds Admission Rate: ~5% Transfers: ~3–4/day Trauma Designation: None EMS Base Station: 2 miles from facility Clinical Resources & Support Radiology: In-house reads: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM VRAD overnight coverage CT: 24/7/365 Ultrasound: 24/7 on-call service Bedside Ultrasound: Butterfly Admissions: 95% via hospitalist service 5% via community bridge orders Candidate Requirements Licensure: Active & unrestricted Kentucky medical license (required) Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible EM, FM, or IM residency-trained physicians accepted Certifications Required: BLS ACLS PALS ATLS (If not EM boarded, ACLS/PALS/ATLS required for moderate sedation) Supervision: Comfortable supervising APPs Credentialing Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days Temporary / Expedited Privileges: Available (per bylaws) Residency Requirement: ACGME/AOA approved residency or fellowship required New Graduates: Accepted if board eligible Why Physicians Choose This Opportunity Be part of a brand-new ED launch from day one Modern facility with urgent care + ED hybrid model Strong hospitalist admission support Reasonable volume and patient flow Future Epic EMR upgrade already planned Ideal for physicians seeking stability, influence, and growth Why Rhino Medical Dedicated Emergency Medicine credentialing team White-glove onboarding and scheduling coordination Weekly direct deposit Malpractice coverage provided Long-term locum and permanent opportunities nationwide This Bowling Green, KY Emergency Medicine assignment is ideal for physicians who want to help build a program, enjoy modern facilities, and practice in a balanced, well-supported environment. Apply today — Rhino Medical will handle the rest. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.