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We are seeking a Hospitalist for a locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Feb 9, 2026, for a 14-day contract. This role features 24-hour out-of-house call coverage with shifts from 7am to 7am, requiring prompt responses for patient consults. The ideal candidate is experienced with ventilators and comfortable managing occasional pediatric and...
Location:KY
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board certified or board eligible Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky starting Feb 16, 2026. This role offers 24/7 in-house coverage and requires ongoing availability to provide comprehensive OB triage, admissions, inpatient care, and deliveries.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Feb 16,...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This opportunity begins on Feb 9, 2026, and spans 65 days, with Monday through Friday clinic coverage and 24-hour out-of-house call duties. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with deliveries, C-sections, and GYN/clinical procedures, providing both...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a General Diagnostic Radiologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Apr 16, 2026. This role will support a trauma facility with a focus on diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. The schedule is to be determined, offering flexibility for qualified physicians. Experience with the MediTech EMR system is required.Job...
Location:KY
Specialty:General Diagnostic Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 2-week locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Jan 21, 2026. This opportunity involves two scheduled days with 9a-4p shifts, providing primary care to patients ages 5 and up. The ideal candidate will be comfortable seeing a diverse patient population and collaborating with a team of midlevel providers.Job...
Location:KY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Hospitalist for a 49-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky beginning Mar 9, 2026. This opportunity features 24-hour out-of-house call coverage, including rounding and patient follow-up, with scheduled stretches throughout the spring and summer. Physicians should be comfortable managing ventilators and occasionally caring for pediatric...
Location:KY
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pulmonologist for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Mar 3, 2026. This opportunity features a 7 on / 7 off schedule, providing pulmonary consults and case coverage in a ICU with on-site day shifts and call responsibilities.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Mar 3, 2026LOA: 70 daysProvider Type Needed: PulmonologistSchedule:...
Location:KY
Specialty:Pulmonology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Vascular/Interventional Radiologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Kentucky. Starting Nov 21, 2025, this 84-day assignment involves covering weekend call from Friday 5pm to Monday 8am, with the locum often serving as the sole provider alongside 1-2 APRNs. Calls are infrequent, with call-ins ranging from zero to three hours per weekend.Job...
Location:KY
Specialty:Vascular/Interventional Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Urologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Dec 23, 2025. This opportunity features a Monday through Friday clinic schedule, limited surgeries, and shared night and weekend call. The assignment includes both office and OR responsibilities, making it ideal for experienced professionals seeking...
Location:KY
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Apr 13, 2026. This role offers flexible scheduling with day (7a-7p) and night (7p-7a) shifts, with a typical commitment of 10-15 shifts per month. Join our client in delivering high-quality acute care in a dynamic environment.Job DetailsLocation:...
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.