Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking a board-certified Emergency Medicine Doctor for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Mar 2, 2026. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling, including days, nights, and weekends, across a main hospital campus and affiliated freestanding emergency rooms. Providers with flexibility for various shift lengths are preferred.

Job Details

• Location: Kentucky
• Start Date: Mar 2, 2026
• LOA: 36 days
• Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule: Flexible; may include days, nights, weekends, and variable shift lengths

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide emergency medical care in Trauma settings
• Diagnose and manage acute medical conditions and injuries
• Stabilize and treat patients of all acuity levels in the emergency department
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Document all patient encounters and clinical decisions using Meditech EHR
• Adhere to all departmental protocols and quality standards

Additional Information

• Must be board certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
• Active Kentucky medical license required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
• Experience with Meditech EHR preferred
• Willingness to work across main campus and affiliated freestanding emergency rooms

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.