Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in KY

  • ID: 223679A
  • Updated October 10th, 2026

  • Job ID 223679A
  • 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 Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 65-day assignment in Kentucky. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of primary, chronic, and preventative care cases, including sick calls, follow-ups, and infirmary rounds, contributing to comprehensive patient care.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Supervise Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) as needed
  • Conduct rounds in the infirmary when required
  • Manage sick call and perform patient rounds
  • Execute chronic and preventative care procedures and follow-ups
  • Lead preventative care clinics
  • Perform infirmary rounds for internal medicine cases
  • Conduct trauma triage
  • Accurately chart patient notes
  • Manage medication refills
  • Address patient medication non-compliance
  • Provide primary care services for common conditions
  • Manage chronic care cases including asthma, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia
  • Perform preventative care examinations, including annual physicals
  • Treat acute sick call cases such as runny nose, headaches, and back pain
  • Execute splinting and suturing procedures
  • Provide support for foot clinics and infirmary care
Additional Information
  • Required certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Patients per day: 12 - 25
  • LOA: 65 Days
  • Staffing Mix: MDs, APPs, RNs
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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