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Our client in Kentucky is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon for a 60-day assignment starting Aug 24, 2026. This full-time clinic and call role, with shifts from 8:30am - 5:30pm, requires comfort with consistent procedures. Responsibilities include rounding, patient consults, trauma, joint and fracture repairs, arthroscopy, and total joint replacements of...
Location:KY
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Kentucky is actively seeking a skilled OB/GYN Physician for a 14-day assignment starting Aug 6, 2026. This role involves 24-hour out of house call coverage from 8am to 8am, focusing primarily on deliveries and C-sections. The Physician will be responsible for responding quickly to call backs, conducting patient consults, rounding, and...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 90-day assignment in Kentucky, commencing Sep 14, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of anxiety disorders, affective disorder, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, development disorders, psychotic disorders, organic disorders, pharmacotherapy, and group therapy, with a schedule structured around 24-hour...
Location:KY
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Obstetrician/Gynecologist for an 8-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Oct 23, 2026. This role involves serving as the primary OB/GYN on call for deliveries and C-sections, along with typical rounding and patient consults, working 24-hour call shifts from 7 AM to 7 AM.Responsibilities and DutiesServe as the primary Obstetrician/Gynecologist...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Kentucky is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment starting on Sep 14, 2026. This role involves managing patient care within an Emergency Department or Urgent Care model, with a schedule that includes both day and night shifts, primarily 7 AM to 7 PM or 7 PM to 7 AM, ensuring comprehensive coverage.Responsibilities...
Location:KY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a 120-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call shifts from 7 AM - 7 AM, including 8 AM - 5 PM clinic hours and weeknight call after clinic. The Orthopedic Surgeon will serve as the primary MD on call, manage typical trauma joint and fracture repairs, and...
Location:KY
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Hematology/Oncology to join our client's team for a 40-day assignment in Kentucky, commencing Sep 28, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive care, diagnosis, and treatment for adult patients with various hematologic and oncologic conditions, maintaining a patient-centered approach...
Location:KY
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for a 27-day assignment in Kentucky, commencing Sep 15, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage from 7AM to 7AM, requiring you to provide out-of-house call, respond promptly to patient consults, and manage comprehensive patient rounding and follow-ups.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide 24-hour...
Location:KY
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Kentucky is seeking a skilled Cardio Electrophysiology Physician for a 155-day assignment starting Oct 12, 2026. This role involves comprehensive clinic coverage Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, complemented by weeknight call. The Physician will also dedicate 1-2 days per week to the OR, managing a range of procedures including...
Location:KY
Specialty:Cardio Electrophysiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Medical Oncologist Physician for a 6-month assignment with our client in KY, commencing Nov 2, 2026. The schedule will primarily be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This role focuses on consults and patient check-ins, managing 12-18 patients per day with a blend of inpatient and outpatient cases, and no procedural...
Location:KY
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
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.
