Physician Jobs in Kentucky
Looking for physician jobs in Kentucky? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens physician jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physicians on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a physician in Kentucky? Visit our Physician Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Kentucky here.
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Location: Kentucky
Start Date: Immediately
Schedule: 24 hour call coverage shifts (8a - 8a)
Responsibilities:
• Rounds
• Consults
• C-section assisting
• Other pediatric hospitalist cases
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Location:KY
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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Location: Kentucky
Start Date: Early January
Schedule: 6a - 4p, 1p - 11p, or 8p - 7a shifts
Responsibilities:
• Handling general emergency medicine cases and procedures
Requirements:
• Board...
Location:KY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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Job Details
Start Date: Early January 2025
Schedule: To be determined
Responsibilities:
• Provide care in a 20-bed Emergency Department
• Manage approximately 40,000 annual ED visits
Requirements:
• Board Certified...
Location:KY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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Job Details
Start Date: Immediately
Schedule: 24 hour call coverage shifts (8a - 8a)
Responsibilities:
• Provide delivery call coverage
• Perform C-sections and manage typical obstetric cases
• Conduct patient follow-ups and rounding
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Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Kentucky Physician Job FAQs
What are locum tenens physician jobs?
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
How much do physicians generally earn in Kentucky?
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Kentucky typically earn an average of $129,453 per year.
How much does a family practice physician earn in Kentucky?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $282,140 a year.
What are the continuing education requirements for physicians in Kentucky?
Physicians in Kentucky are required to complete 60 hours of CME every three years.
Can new grads work physician jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, new graduates can work in Kentucky as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
What is the highest paying physician specialty?
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
What is the job outlook for physicians?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.