Regional Medical Director of Emergency Medicine/Assistant Chief Medical Officer

Company: Lexington Clinic
Location: Lexington
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS Lexington Clinic is seeking a Regional Medical Director of Emergency Medicine/Assistant Chief Medical Officer. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the highest performing programs in the country in a physician-led, independent, multispecialty clinic located in beautiful central Kentucky – the horse and bourbon capital of the world. - Senior leadership role in a large independent, multispecialty practice working closely with a large hospital system - Board certified in Emergency Medicine - At least 5 years of leadership experience in similar role - 70-80% Administrative - 20-30% Clinical - Oversight of 7 Hospital Emergency Medicine Programs (one of the highest performing programs in the country) across Central Kentucky - Works closely with hospital and clinic administration to provide oversight of the Emergency Medicine program - Assists with hospital transfers and patient flow - Direct report to the CEO/CMO of Lexington Clinic - Ownership shares in Lexington Clinic are available for purchase with approval of partnership status - Full benefit package with sign-on bonus and performance bonus included ABOUT LEXINGTON CLINIC Lexington Clinic is Central Kentucky’s oldest and largest multi-specialty group practice. Lexington Clinic is a private, for-profit organization, owned by its physician partners and governed by a board of directors. Founded in 1920, Lexington Clinic offers a range of primary and specialty care including an accredited ambulatory surgery center, laboratory services, physical and respiratory therapy and state-of-the-art specialty care centers for cancer, breast and sleep medicine. LEXINGTON CLINIC FACTS - - Cares for more than 2,000 patients daily and 600,000 patients annually - Employs more than 300 providers and 1,000 staff - Has providers in 30 different specialties - Has 28 different locations throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky - Draws patients from an area of 1.3 million residents ABOUT THE COMMUNITY Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky with a population of approximately 320,000 and is known as the "Horse Capital of the World". Located in the heart of the Bluegrass, white fences line the countryside and stately horse farms house some of the world’s greatest thoroughbred horses. Lexington is home to the Kentucky Horse Park, historic Keeneland Racetrack and the Red Mile racecourse and is an active university town – home to the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University. With something to offer for everyone, from sports to fine arts and a variety of worship centers, Lexington is home to many thriving organizations including a professional orchestra, philharmonic, two ballet companies, professional theatre, museums, choral organizations and the historic Lexington Opera House. Providing an excellent place to raise your family, Lexington offers a wide variety of public and private schools, which are ranked among the top third of schools nationwide, and a low crime rate. Lexington plays an integral part in the region as the leading medical and commercial center, creating a healthy economic climate with low unemployment and cost of living. The city is strategically located at the intersection of Interstates 64 and 75 and is approximately 60 miles from Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. Accessible by air, the local airport offers more than 80 daily flights to major cities throughout the country. Census info source: Show Contact Details EOE Interested Candidates Please Contact: Alexis Sturgill Onboarding & Recruitment Specialist P 859.258.4135 E alstu@lexclin.com

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