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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 highly skilled Cardio Electrophysiology Physician for a 90-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves covering clinic hours Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with additional weeknight call responsibilities. The Physician will handle a variety of cases including pacemaker, Afib, and ICD implants,...
Location:KY
Specialty:Cardio Electrophysiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Apr 13, 2026. This role offers flexible scheduling with day (7a-7p) and night (7p-7a) shifts, with a typical commitment of 10-15 shifts per month. Join our client in delivering high-quality acute care in a dynamic environment.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:KY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking a skilled Obstetrics Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in KY, commencing Jul 13, 2026. This critical role involves 24-hour call coverage from 7am-7am, with no clinic responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of cases including natural deliveries, C-sections, and Nursery care, providing...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Kentucky is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 6-day assignment, commencing Jul 17, 2026. This role involves comprehensive weekend coverage from Friday morning to Monday morning, including 24-hour out-of-house call with frequent callbacks. Responsibilities encompass typical deliveries, C-sections, GYN cases, NSTs, and daily...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 6-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Jul 3, 2026. This role involves providing 24-hour out-of-house call coverage, responding quickly to deliveries and C-sections, and conducting essential patient consultations, rounding, and follow-ups.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide 24-hour out-of-house...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
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 urgently seeking a skilled Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 6-day locum tenens assignment beginning Oct 6, 2026. This vital role involves comprehensive 24-hour out-of-house call coverage from 7AM to 7AM, with a primary focus on managing deliveries, C-sections, and conducting essential patient rounding and consults. You...
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
Our client in Kentucky is seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Hematology/Oncology for a 60-day assignment starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves standard daytime shifts, focusing on inpatient rounding for one patient and managing 10-12 patients per day in an outpatient clinic, with potential for new patient intake. The assignment has no call...
Location:KY
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
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.
