May 10, 2022 – ARH Physician Assistant and Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) student Jessica Amburgey, PA, has received the SCP Health Excellence in Leadership Award.

Amburgey was nominated by SCP leaders and was chosen among 7,500 applicants for her constant demonstration of exceptional leadership and proven results. She has achieved the highest level of leadership and performance in her role. SCP recognized Amburgey and other outstanding medical leaders during their Medical Leadership Conference held in Orlando, Florida, in May 2022.    

Amburgey is set to graduate from the DMS program in December 2022. She currently serves as Medical Director at ARH Our Lady of the Way Hospital in Martin, Kentucky, and Lead PA for ARH Emergency Departments. She graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2011 with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.

“Just to be nominated for this award was an honor. To have won is amazing,” Amburgey said.

SCP Health (SCP) is a health care solutions company. Their physician-led teams of clinical and operational experts work to align health care organizations and healers, empowering them to deliver exceptional patient care. With a portfolio of over 8 million patients, 7,500 providers, 30 states, and 400 healthcare facilities, SCP is a leader in health care solutions that span the entire continuum of care, including emergency medicine, hospital medicine, primary care, behavioral health, telemedicine, intensive care, and ambulatory care. SCP solutions in clinical staffing, advancement, care delivery, documentation, revenue cycle, and virtual health provide comprehensive support and expertise to their health care partners.