Emergency Medicine Careers
Emergency Medicine Physician
Albany, Kentucky
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.
- Job Type: Full Time; Part Time; PRN
- Job Level: Experienced
- Shift: Day; Night
- Travel: No
Emergency Medicine Physician
Albany, Kentucky
Job ID:
JOB-001373
Category:
Emergency Medicine
Join Our Team as an Emergency Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You
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.
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:
- Join our close-knit team at The Medical Center at Albany.
- Work alongside a community-minded team.
- Accountable, on-site leadership: a medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership-development tools.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified/eligible in emergency medicine, internal medicine or family medicine with emergency medicine experience.
- Certifications Required for non-ABEM Physicians: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance and promote team support.
- 24-hour physician coverage model with 24-hour shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide care to approximately 6,000 patients each year at The Medical Center at Albany, a critical access hospital with a 7-bed emergency department.
- Deliver timely, high-quality emergency care backed by Stroke Ready certification.
- EMR: EPIC.
Living and Working in Albany:
- Albany, KY (metro area approximately 6.5K) is the county seat of Clinton County, Kentucky, nestled in the Cumberland foothills near the Tennessee border.
- Albany sits between two great lakes: Lake Cumberland to the north and Dale Hollow Lake to the south. If you love the water and a slower pace, it's the perfect community for you.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Competitive 1099 compensation with paid malpractice and tail coverage.
Heather Smith, Clinical Recruiter | heathersmith@soundphysicians.com | (231) 392-3433
Our values in action
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Uncompromising Care:
You deliver high-stakes care with speed and precision. We support you with tools and systems that respect your clinical judgment and elevate your ability to make life-saving decisions—because excellence is essential in every encounter.
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Collaboration:
You’re part of a dynamic, team-based environment where emergency physicians lead with trust, transparency, and shared accountability—working seamlessly with nurses, specialists, and hospital partners to deliver coordinated care.
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Accountability:
You take ownership of every moment—leading clinical strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across fast-paced emergency departments.
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Ingenuity & Empathy:
You bring clear thinking and calm leadership to unpredictable situations, balancing rapid decision-making with compassion for patients, families, and your team.
Career Path
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Practicing
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Single-site Leadership
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Multi-site Leadership
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Practicing :
Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.
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Single-site Leadership :
Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.
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Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.
Hear from our team
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“Sound gives us the infrastructure and the autonomy to run a high‑performing ED—so we can focus on clinical excellence.”
Amitabh Chandra, MD
Medical Director, Emergency Medicine -
“You have a voice here. Your ideas are respected, and there are real opportunities for committee work and leadership.”
David Keifer, MD
Medical Director, Emergency Medicine -
“We prioritize rapid provider access and fast, safe transitions—so patients get timely, high‑quality care.”
Ian Doten, MD
Regional Medical Director, Emergency Medicine
Rewards
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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401K with company match
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Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
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CME Reimbursement
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Physician Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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