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We are seeking a Pulmonologist for a 98-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Dec 29, 2025. This position features a 7 on / 7 off rotating schedule, covering pulmonary consults and cases in a 14-bed ICU. Shifts run 8am to 5pm, with rotating weekday and weekend call responsibilities. Candidates must have recent ICU experience and be proficient...
Location:KY
Specialty:Pulmonology
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 board-certified Nephrologist for a 14-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Kentucky. This opportunity begins on Dec 22, 2025, and offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 8 am to 5 pm, with light call responsibilities. The assignment focuses primarily on general nephrology cases in both inpatient and outpatient settings,...
Location:KY
Specialty:Nephrology
Provider Type:Physician
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 Obstetrician and Gynecologist for a locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This opportunity starts Jan 5, 2026, and spans 84 days, offering 24-hour call shifts with clinic and weeknight call, as well as weekend call coverage. The physician will serve as the primary OB GYN on call for deliveries and C-sections, providing...
Location:KY
Specialty:Cardio Electrophysiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Pathologist for a 27-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Feb 16, 2026. This role offers a consistent Monday to Wednesday schedule, 8 am to 5 pm, providing essential surgical pathology services, including breast, colon, FNA, and frozen sections, with no grossing or cytology responsibilities.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:KY
Specialty:Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Urologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This opportunity starts on Feb 2, 2026, and features a Monday through Friday clinic schedule, limited surgeries, and rotational night and weekend call coverage. The ideal candidate will have a clean background and experience in a general urology clinic and...
Location:KY
Specialty:Urology Surgery
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 Urologist for a 6-week locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Dec 22, 2025. This role offers a Monday through Friday clinic schedule with limited surgeries, 8am to 5pm shifts, night call every other night, and weekend call every fourth weekend. The assignment covers major holidays, with required coverage from Christmas...
Location:KY
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Pathology for a 10-day locum tenens assignment through Barton Associates. This opportunity is located in Kentucky, starting on 06/01/2026, with a potential for extension. The ideal candidate will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for two weeks. The role requires expertise in full-spectrum...
Location:KY
Specialty:Pathology
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.