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UK King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our emergency medicine team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to practice in a new state-of-the-art Emergency Department. Highlights of Opportunity:Generous Start Date/Retention BonusNEW base hourly rate and night shift differentialWork/life balance with flexible schedule with 12-hour shifts & 10 shifts/monthBest Place to work in Kentucky in 2024Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Rx, CME account, & 401(k) retirement programQualified Candidates:Minimum of 1-2 years of ED experience as NP/PAPosition Profile: 65,000 annual ED volume86 treatment areas, 60 private rooms72 hours of physician coverage daily; 12-hour shifts48 hours of APP coverage daily; 12-hour shiftsDaily APP coverage provided in the main EDEPIC EMRStroke Center with 24-hour stroke team - Ashland, KY

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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"Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals, Emergency CareWomen's Choice Award Best Hospitals, Patient SafetyA Grade from Leapfrog Agency for Hospital SafetyBest Places to Work - Modern Healthcare