Locum Tenens Physician - Hospitalist Needed in KY
- ID: 206738
- Updated June 13th, 2025
- Job ID 206738
- Job Title Physician - Hospitalist
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Hospitalist
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State KY
- Practice Setting Corporation
- Duration 64 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Hospitalist Physician for a locum tenens position in Kentucky. This opportunity offers a 64-day assignment starting on 08/18/2025, with 24-hour out-of-house call coverage from 7 AM to 7 AM. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive inpatient care, including morning rounds, responding to calls throughout the day, managing various medical conditions, interpreting stress tests and EKGs, and occasionally handling pediatric consults. The role involves discharging patients, managing transfers, post-operative monitoring, and ICU specialty consults. Comfort with ventilator management is essential. This position requires the ability to respond quickly to call backs and conduct patient follow-ups while staying within range of the facility.
Job Details:
Location: Kentucky
Facility Type: Hospital
Start Date: 08/18/2025
LOA: 64 days
Provider Type Needed: Hospitalist Physician
Schedule: 24-hour out-of-house call coverage, 7 AM - 7 AM
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide 24-hour out-of-house call coverage
• Conduct morning rounds on patients
• Respond to calls and provide consults throughout the day
• Manage various medical conditions, including diabetes
• Interpret stress tests and EKGs
• Handle occasional pediatric care and consults
• Manage patient discharges and transfers
• Conduct post-operative monitoring
• Provide specialty consults in the ICU as needed
• Operate and manage ventilators
• Utilize Meditech EHR system for documentation
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed to practice in Kentucky
• Comfortable with rapid response to call backs
• Experience in managing a diverse range of inpatient cases
• Ability to stay within range of the facility during on-call hours
• Possibility of assignment extension
Apply now to learn more!
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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided