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We are seeking an Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This critical role begins on Sep 22, 2025, and involves a 24-hour call schedule from 7am to 7am, including patient consults and urgent delivery response. This opportunity requires expertise in handling deliveries and C-sections, with necessary certifications...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Medical Oncologist for a 130-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This role starts on Sep 15, 2025, and requires coverage for mostly new consults in a state-of-the-art Cancer Center. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, focusing on Medical Oncology (60%) and Hematology Oncology (40%).Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyFacility...
Location:KY
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for an 18-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Oct 10, 2025. This role requires managing 24-hour call coverage, including rounding and consultations on weekends. Ideal for those looking to impact pediatric care through dedicated patient follow-ups post delivery.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date:...
Location:KY
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Radiologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, beginning Oct 6, 2025. The role involves daytime shifts from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. This opportunity requires proficiency in Meditech EHR and readiness to handle light interventional radiology procedures as needed.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Oct 6,...
Location:KY
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Radiologist in Kentucky for a 60-day locum tenens assignment starting Oct 6, 2025. This opportunity involves day shifts from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, focusing on light interventional radiology procedures.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Oct 6, 2025LOA: 60 daysProvider Type Needed: RadiologistSchedule: Day Shifts, 8am -...
Location:KY
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Radiology Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This opportunity starts on Oct 6, 2025, and features day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm. This role involves covering various light IR procedures and utilizing Meditech EHR systems, providing an excellent opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic environment.Job...
Location:KY
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Mammography Radiologist for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. The role starts on Oct 6, 2025, and involves day shifts from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, focusing primarily on breast imaging reading. This is an urgent and ongoing need with potential for extension into 2026.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Oct...
Location:KY
Specialty:Mammography
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist for an 8-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting on Nov 28, 2025. This role requires managing deliveries and C-sections during 24-hour on-call shifts from Nov 28 to Dec 1 and Dec 24 to Dec 29, 2025.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Nov 28, 2025LOA: 8 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Vascular/Interventional Radiology Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This role begins on Oct 6, 2025, and involves day shifts, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, focusing primarily on procedural duties and occasionally reading studies.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Oct 6, 2025LOA: 60 daysProvider Type...
Location:KY
Specialty:Vascular/Interventional Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a highly skilled Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a critical locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, set to begin on Oct 8, 2025. This 15-day role involves comprehensive care during delivery and C-section procedures, with on-call responsibilities throughout the specified dates.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Oct 8, 2025LOA: 15 daysProvider...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
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.