Job Description
Service Line: EM
Position Title: Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO)
Location: OhioHealth Emergency Care - Ashland Ashland, Ohio
Job Type: Full-Time / Locums
Recruiter: Ronnie Montgomery
Position Overview
Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team at OhioHealth Emergency Care - Ashland. This brand-new freestanding emergency department offers a true 24-hour shift model with low volume and high-quality care.
Patient Volume: 8,000 annually
Specialties: Emergency Medicine
Coverage Model: 24/7 Physician-only coverage
Number of Beds: 8 treatment rooms + resuscitation room
Acuity: Low-Moderate
EMR: Epic
Procedures: Moderate sedation, full emergency procedures
ICU: N/A - Freestanding ED
Admissions/Transfers: Stabilize and transfer as needed
Fellowship/Residency: EM Residency within 24 months or 1,000 ED hours/year past 24 months
Moonlighting: Locums eligible
ICP Site: N/A
Tele Coverage: False
Qualifications
Education: MD/DO
Licensure: Ohio eligible
Board Certification: ABEM / ABFM / ABIM
Experience: BC/BE Emergency Medicine (Residents not accepted)
Skills & Procedures: Moderate sedation required
Badges: ATLS required (ABEM once minimum, ABFM/ABIM ACLS + ATLS)
Facility & Clinical Details
About OhioHealth Emergency Care - Ashland:
22,000 sq ft modern freestanding ED backed by OhioHealth.
Innovation/Growth:
Brand-new facility focused on quality over volume.
Teamwork/Culture:
Physician-only coverage with strong operational leadership.
Services:
CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Laboratory on-site.
Community Information
Ashland, Ohio offers a charming university-town feel with affordable housing, strong schools, and easy access to Columbus ( 82 miles) and Cleveland ( 60 miles).
Benefits & Compensation
Guaranteed Hourly Compensation: $205/hour (all shifts)
Estimated Annual Earnings: $295,200 based on 1,440 hours ( 60 twenty-four-hour shifts)
Highlights:
• 24-hour shifts only
• Physician-only coverage
• No RVUs or productivity metrics
• Temps/locums eligible
• No inpatient responsibilities
• Epic EMR
• Full imaging and lab on site
• Backed by OhioHealth stability
• Low burnout, high-quality environment
Credentialing:
Temporary privileges available
Timeline: 90-120 days
Why SCP Health
For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most, delivering exceptional patient care.
Together, we heal.
