Physician Jobs in Kentucky
Looking for physician jobs in Kentucky? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens physician jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physicians on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a locum tenens weekend call assignment in Kentucky. This opportunity begins on Oct 9, 2025, and spans a 6-day assignment, with 24-hour out-of-house weekend call coverage from Friday to Monday. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience with NSTs, emergency OB, GYN cases, and C-sections...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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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
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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
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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
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We are seeking a skilled Pathologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Oct 30, 2023, with day shifts Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in surgical pathology and be board certified in pathology, ready to work in a collaborative environment focused on non-gyn pathology cases.Job...
Location:KY
Specialty:Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
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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
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This opportunity begins on Oct 13, 2025, with a 12-hour overnight shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The assignment focuses on the full scope of emergency medicine cases and requires candidates who are board certified or board eligible.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:KY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Radiologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This opportunity begins on Nov 3, 2025, and features weekday day shifts, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, with no call. The position involves in-person diagnostic reads, requiring comfort with 60-75 diagnostic reads per day. Interim privileges are already...
Location:KY
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Mammography Radiologist for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, beginning Nov 3, 2025. This full-time opportunity features day shifts, Monday through Friday, primarily focused on breast imaging reading. The assignment offers a week-on, week-off coverage model with the potential for extension into 2026.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:KY
Specialty:Mammography
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Radiologist for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky beginning Oct 27, 2025. This opportunity offers day shifts, Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will be board certified in Radiology, have a few years of experience, and be comfortable handling occasional light interventional radiology procedures.Job...
Location:KY
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Kentucky Physician Job FAQs
What are locum tenens physician jobs?
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.
How much do physicians generally earn in Kentucky?
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Kentucky typically earn an average of $129,453 per year.
How much does a family practice physician earn in Kentucky?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $282,140 a year.
What are the continuing education requirements for physicians in Kentucky?
Physicians in Kentucky are required to complete 60 hours of CME every three years.
Can new grads work physician jobs in Kentucky?
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.
What is the highest paying physician specialty?
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
What is the job outlook for physicians?
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.