Hospitalist – Locum Tenens Opportunity | Kentucky
We are seeking a Board-Certified/Eligible Internal Medicine Hospitalist for a Call-Only Locum Tenens position in Kentucky. This flexible, no-rounding role is perfect for providers looking to supplement their schedule or take on light, call-only responsibilities—with full travel and lodging included.
Opportunity Details
- Start Date: June 30, 2025
- Schedule: Ongoing – Call Only
- Setting: Inpatient (No outpatient or clinic time)
- Telehealth: Available
- EMR: MediTech
- Holiday Coverage Required:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Requirements
- Kentucky Medical License (Required)
- Internal Medicine Trained – Hospitalist
- Board Certified or Eligible
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS (others as needed)
- Locum Tenens Only
24-Hour Onsite Support Services
- ✅ Anesthesia
- ❌ Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- ❌ Cath Lab
- ✅ General Surgery
- ✅ Laboratory
- ❌ Neurosurgery
- ✅ OR Response (timely)
- ❌ Orthopedic Surgery
- ✅ Radiology
- ❌ Vascular Surgery
⚙️ Hospitalist Skill Requirements
Adult Procedures
- Inpatient: ✅ Required
- With ICU: ✅ Required
- Non-Invasive Ventilation Mgmt (BiPAP/CPAP): ✅ Required
- Ventilation Mgmt: ✅ Required
- Acute Care: ✅ Required
- Chronic Care: ✅ Required
- Intubation: ❌ Not Required
- Chest Tube Placement: ❌ Not Required
- Arterial Line Placement: ❌ Not Required
- PA Catheter Placement: ❌ Not Required
- PICC Line Placement: ❌ Not Required
- EKG Interpretation: ✅ Required
- Cardiac Stress Test: ❌ Not Required
- Echocardiogram Interpretation: ❌ Not Required
Pediatric Procedures
- Inpatient, PICU, Nursery, Deliveries: ❌ Not Required
- Pediatric Ventilation Mgmt (Acute/Chronic): ❌ Not Required
- Pediatric Intubation: ❌ Not Required
- Newborn/Pediatric Care: ❌ Not Required
- Conscious Sedation: ❌ Not Required
- Deep Sedation: ❌ Not Required
- Central Line Placement: ❌ Not Required
✈️ Travel & Lodging
- Nearest Major Airport: Lexington, KY
- Travel & Accommodations: Covered