Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in KY

  • ID: 223677A
  • Updated October 10th, 2026

  • Job ID 223677A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State KY
  • Practice Setting Health System
  • Start Date 11/2/2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 65-day assignment in Kentucky. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The Nurse Practitioner will manage a diverse patient caseload, including chronic and preventative care, sick call cases, and may supervise Advanced Practice Providers while also performing infirmary rounds.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Supervise Advanced Practice Providers as needed.
  • Conduct rounds in the infirmary, including for internal medicine cases.
  • Manage sick call cases and patient rounds.
  • Perform chronic and preventative care procedures and follow-ups.
  • Lead preventative care clinics and annual physical exams.
  • Execute trauma triage.
  • Maintain accurate charting notes.
  • Manage medication refills and address patient medication non-compliance.
  • Treat general primary care cases.
  • Handle chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.
  • Provide care for sick call cases for common ailments like runny nose, headaches, and back pain.
  • Perform splinting and suturing.
  • Oversee foot clinics and provide infirmary care.
Additional Information
  • Required Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • EMR System: Koms
  • Work Setting: Inpatient
  • Call Schedule: No call
  • Patient Volume: 12 - 25 patients per day
  • LOA: 65 Days
  • Staffing Mix: Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Nurses
Benefits
  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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