Opportunity Overview
Benefits Summary
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
We are a nonprofit health system dedicated to healing the sick and enhancing the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. Our system encompasses a range of facilities, including a regional hospital recognized for its design and engineering, a community hospital, a medical center, and a medical group with over 370 providers across more than 30 locations. Additionally, we operate three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness center, a weight management program, and a cancer center.
Each year, we manage over 19,000 inpatient admissions, deliver around 2,200 babies, and provide the only Level III NICU in the region. Our physicians conduct nearly 33,000 surgical procedures, including close to 150 open-heart surgeries. Our staff handles approximately 90,000 Emergency Department visits and more than 1.25 million outpatient visits annually.
OUR FLAGSHIP HOSPITAL
Our 477-bed flagship facility, which opened in 2013 after five years of design and construction, replaced a hospital that had been in operation since 1938. This hospital is among the most advanced in Kentucky, featuring a sophisticated Epic system, a 20-bed NICU, and a patient tower designed for efficiency and enhanced patient experience. The facility has received numerous architectural awards and is the first hospital globally to achieve certification from Audubon International.
On average, our flagship hospital sees 2,200 births, 18,000 admissions, and 500,000 outpatient visits each year. The organization employs nearly 5,000 individuals and has a medical staff of 370.
LIFE IN OWENSBORO, KY
Owensboro, KY, is often regarded as one of America's best-kept secrets. This mid-sized city, located along the Ohio River, boasts a robust economy, excellent educational institutions, and a wealth of recreational activities. It is conveniently situated within a few hours' drive from major cities such as Nashville, Louisville, and St. Louis. There are numerous opportunities for community involvement, including an active chamber of commerce, various boards and organizations, and a range of youth sports and activities. You will quickly feel at home in Owensboro!