Build the Future of Emergency Care as Medical Director of Baptist Health Corbin's New Emergency[...]

Envision; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision is seeking a Medical Director for Baptist Health Corbin in southeastern Kentucky. The role focuses on guiding a top-notch Emergency Medicine team and contributing to emergency services in a growing regional referral center.

With a $100 million expansion planned and a comprehensive care approach, the ideal candidate will have board certification in ABEM/ABOEM and a passion for shaping the future of emergency care.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in ABEM/ABOEM.

Responsibilities

• Guide a high-performing team in a growing emergency department.
• Contribute to expanding emergency care services.

Education

Board Certified in ABEM/ABOEM

Job description

Overview

Baptist Health Corbin offers an exceptional environment for an Emergency Medicine leader ready to make a meaningful impact. As Medical Director with Envision, you’ll guide a high‑performing team within a growing regional referral center, contribute to an expanding emergency department, and help shape the future of emergency care for communities across southeastern Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Must be BC in ABEM/ABOEM.

Position Profile

• 42,000 annual volume.
• 13.5% admission rate.
• 34 hours of physician coverage.
• 44 hours of APP coverage.
• Epic EMR – Corbin, KY.

Hospital Overview

Baptist Health Corbin is a 273‑bed acute and skilled‑care hospital serving more than 200,000 residents across southeastern Kentucky and parts of Tennessee. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties including interventional and general cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, women’s health, orthopedics, primary care, Geropsych, adolescent psychiatry and inpatient drug and alcohol detox services. Physicians here benefit from advanced technology like a brand‑new 264‑slice cardiac CTA and two fully equipped cath labs, along with strong referral networks and supportive, experienced teams.

Expansion

Baptist Health Corbin is in the midst of a $100million expansion that includes an 80,000‑square‑foot patient care wing, supported in part by more than $15million in local philanthropic contributions. Scheduled for completion in early 2027, this transformative investment will enhance access to high‑quality, patient‑centered care and strengthen the hospital’s ability to meet the growing healthcare needs of southeastern Kentucky for years to come.

Project Highlights

• Total expansion size: 80,000 square feet.
• Location: Adjacent to current hospital, connected by enclosed pedestrian bridge.
• Key features:
  • Expanded emergency department.
  • Expansion will double current ED space.
  • Improvements to trauma and triage areas.
  • Relocated helipad with rooftop location above new ED.
  • New and expanded ICU NICU space.
  • Expansion of 24 new private inpatient rooms.
  • New pedway connector to existing hospital.

Awards and Accreditations

• 2025 Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Quality Award in the Acute Care Hospitals with 250+ Beds.
• 2025 Pediatric Recognition Award from the Voluntary EMS Pediatric Recognition Program.
• American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025.
• 2025 Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll and The Rural Stroke Gold Award.
• Baptist Health Corbin Showcases Sepsis Care Innovations at Baptist Excels Roundtable (Aug 2025).