Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Kentucky

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist Location: Kentucky Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsNetwork is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Kentucky! This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-210304-MD-KY Title: MD Dates Needed: March – December 2026 Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility The facility operates a 25-bed intensive care unit providing comprehensive critical care services for adult patients requiring advanced life support interventions. The hospital maintains state-of-the-art ICU monitoring equipment and life support systems with dedicated nursing staff and anesthesia support available 24/7.

Coverage is needed due to a vacancy, with credentialing taking approximately 90-120 days and preference for candidates holding Kentucky licensure. About the Facility Location Northern Kentucky offers diverse recreational opportunities including bourbon distillery tours featuring establishments like Buffalo Trace, Woodford, and Four Roses, with adult tour prices starting around $189. The region provides access to attractions such as the Newport Aquarium, golf courses, breweries, and state parks along the river corridor.

Visitors can explore guided tours, gardens, and various outdoor activities throughout the area's resort and recreational facilities. About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will provide comprehensive critical care coverage in a 25-bed intensive care unit, working 12-hour day shifts with night call responsibilities following a 7 days on, 7 days off rotation. Primary responsibilities include managing critically ill adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and performing essential procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions, and central and arterial line placements.

The position requires board certification in Critical Care Medicine, current ACLS certification, and demonstrated ICU experience with proficiency in EPIC EMR documentation. The clinician will collaborate with nursing staff and medical assistants while maintaining 24-hour critical care coverage with anesthesia support readily available on-site. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Variable based on 25-bed ICU census Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, 1 advanced practice clinician on night shift Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Government: No Shift Times: 12-hour day shifts with night call, 7 days on and 7 days off schedule Procedures Required: Intubations, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines CertificationsRequired: Board certification in Critical Care Medicine, ACLS, ICU experience required Why choose LocumTenens.com?

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