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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Kentucky! Our client is looking for a pediatric hospitalist to begin coverage in early April. Hours include 24 hour call coverage shifts (8a - 8a). The selected locum will be handling rounds, consults, C-section assisting, and general pediatric hospitalist cases. There is a chance for an extension with this...
Location:KY
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Kentucky! Our client is looking for a physician specializing in internal medicine to begin coverage in early April. Hours include 11a - 5p shifts for 2 days per week. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and other internal medicine cases. There...
Location:KY
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Kentucky! Our client is looking for an OB/GYN to begin coverage in late March. Hours include 24 hour call coverage shifts (7a - 7a). The selected locum will be handling rounds, consults, high risk deliveries, and general OB/GYN cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsStart Date: Early AprilSchedule: 8a - 4:30p shifts from Mondays - FridaysResponsibilities:• Fluoroscopies• MRIs• Ultrasounds• CT/PET scans• Nuclear medicine• Other general radiology casesRequirements:• Board certified • At least 2 years of experienceApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses...
Location:KY
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: ImmediatelySchedule: 6a - 4p, 1p - 11p, or 8p - 7a shiftsResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Valid KY state license• Board certified in ABEM or AOBEMApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated...
Location:KY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsStart Date: Early January 2025Schedule: To be determinedResponsibilities:• Provide care in a 20-bed Emergency Department• Manage approximately 40,000 annual ED visitsRequirements:• Board Certified or Board Prepared in ABEM/AOBEMApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice...
Location:KY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Kentucky typically earn an average of $129,453 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $282,140 a year.
Physicians in Kentucky are required to complete 60 hours of CME every three years.
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.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
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.