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 PositionLocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Kentucky!This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id: ORD-210304-MD-KYTitle: MDDates Needed: March – December 2026Shift Type: Day ShiftAssignment Type: InpatientCall Required: YesBoard Certification Required: YesJob Duration: Locums About the FacilityThe 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 LocationNorthern 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 WorkdayThe 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 DetailsCase Load/PPD: Variable based on 25-bed ICU censusSupport Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, 1 advanced practice clinician on night shiftPatient Population: AdultsLocation Type: On-SiteGovernment: NoShift Times: 12-hour day shifts with night call, 7 days on and 7 days off scheduleProcedures Required: Intubations, chest tubes, central lines, arterial linesCertificationsRequired: Board certification in Critical Care Medicine, ACLS, ICU experience requiredWhy choose LocumTenens.com?Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for Contact:About LocumTenens.comThe need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That's what we do. Every day. We're LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you're looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search. LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor. We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel. Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.1715320EXPPLAT