UK King s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our award-winning emergency medicine team. Enjoy new hourly rates , a full-time schedule of just 10 monthly 12-hour shifts , and the chance to practice in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department , which opened in June 2025. King s Daughters offers competitive pay, excellent support, and outstanding work-life balance.
Position Profile :
- 65,000 annual ED volume
- 86 treatment areas, 60 private rooms
- 72 hours of physician coverage daily; 12-hour shifts
- 48 hours of APP coverage daily; 12-hour shifts
- Daily APP coverage provided in the main ED
- EPIC EMR
- Stroke Center with 24-hour stroke team
Highlights of this Opportunity:
- Superb work/life balance with flexible schedule with 12 hour shifts & 10 shifts/month
- Best Place to work in Kentucky in 2024
- Generous $10K Signing Bonus
- NEW base hourly rate and night shift differential
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, CME, & a 401(k) with employer contribution
Qualified Candidates:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of ED experience as NP/PA
UK King s Daughters Medical Center, located in downtown Ashland, KY, is a 455-bed hospital offering comprehensive care across a wide range of specialties, including heart and vascular, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, stroke/neurology, and maternity services with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
In June 2025, the hospital opened a brand-new Emergency Department designed to maximize patient privacy, comfort, and safety. The state-of-the-art facility includes 86 treatment areas, 60 private rooms, four trauma bays, two CT scanners, a dedicated behavioral health unit, isolation rooms with decontamination showers, a STAT lab, and specialized EMS and first responder workspaces. A Provider-in-Triage service helps ensure timely care for patients with less critical needs.
Awards and recognition:
- "Best Place to work in Kentucky for 2024"
- Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals, Emergency Care
- Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals, Patient Safety
- A Grade from Leapfrog Agency for Hospital Safety
- Best Places to Work Modern Healthcare
Ashland, KY is the centerpiece of the metro triangle that borders the Ohio River and is the anchor for the tri-state area of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. The tri-state offers a variety of outdoor recreation, natural beauty, art, entertainment and cultural events. Huntington, WV, which is just 15 miles southeast of Ashland, recently earned the title of America s Best Community.
- Largest urban area of Eastern Kentucky, with a population of more than 300,000 people
- Vital center for healthcare, commerce, & banking
- Nearby district of Huntington has been revitalized with restaurants, cafes, & shopping, and offers some of the best public & private schools