Locum Tenens Physician - Emergency Medicine Needed in KY

  • ID: 210252
  • Updated September 25th, 2025

  • Job ID 210252
  • Job Title Physician - Emergency Medicine
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Emergency Medicine
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State KY
  • Practice Setting Hospital
  • Duration 1 Days
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This opportunity begins on Oct 13, 2025, with a 12-hour overnight shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The assignment focuses on the full scope of emergency medicine cases and requires candidates who are board certified or board eligible.

Job Details
  • Location: Kentucky
  • Start Date: Oct 13, 2025
  • LOA: 1 day
  • Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
  • Schedule: Oct 13, 2025, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (12-hour overnight shift)

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Provide emergency medical care for a broad range of acute conditions
  • Manage the bread and butter of ER cases efficiently and professionally
  • Perform patient assessments, diagnostics, and treatment within the emergency department
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Document encounters and maintain accurate medical records
  • Adhere to all emergency department protocols and standards

Additional Information
  • Must be board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Urgent Care
  • Must hold a current Kentucky medical license
  • Required certifications: ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS
  • Candidates must have recent experience in emergency medicine
  • Pre-credentialing required for rapid deployment to open shifts

Benefits
  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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