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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
Our client is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This 20-day assignment begins on Sep 28, 2026, offering 12 or 24 hour shifts. The role involves managing standard emergency room cases, including respiratory issues and diabetic patients, with no trauma cases, requiring skills in procedures such...
Location:KY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Kentucky is seeking a Medical Oncology Physician for an 84-day assignment starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, focusing primarily on consults and patient check-ins. The Physician will manage 12-18 patients per day, with very few inpatient cases, providing critical support to a well-established...
Location:KY
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for our client in Kentucky, starting Sep 17, 2026. This is a 90-day assignment offering a rewarding opportunity to provide specialized care.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive care in Hematology and Medical Oncology.Diagnose and manage a range of blood disorders and malignant conditions.Develop...
Location:KY
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Hematologist/Oncologist for a 60-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Sep 1, 2026. This role involves covering the clinic from 8 AM to 5 PM, seeing 10-12 patients per day for oncology and hematology cases, including infusions and consults. You will also take one day of call per week for hospital consults, with no nights or weekends...
Location:KY
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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
We are seeking a Hospitalist Physician for a 14-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves 24-hour out-of-house call coverage from 7AM to 7AM, requiring prompt responses for patient consults, rounding, and patient follow-ups.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide 24-hour out-of-house call in range from a hotelBe prepared to respond...
Location:KY
Specialty:Hospitalist
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 Cardio Electrophysiology Physician for a 35-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Oct 5, 2026. This role involves covering clinic hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with weeknight call, and potential OR days 1-2 days per week. The physician will be responsible for procedures like pacemaker, afib, and ICD implants, as well...
Location:KY
Specialty:Cardio Electrophysiology
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
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.
