We are seeking a skilled Hospitalist Physician for a locum tenens position in Kentucky. This opportunity offers a 64-day assignment starting on 08/18/2025, with 24-hour out-of-house call coverage from 7 AM to 7 AM. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive inpatient care, including morning rounds, responding to calls throughout the day, managing various medical conditions, interpreting stress tests and EKGs, and occasionally handling pediatric consults. The role involves discharging patients, managing transfers, post-operative monitoring, and ICU specialty consults. Comfort with ventilator management is essential. This position requires the ability to respond quickly to call backs and conduct patient follow-ups while staying within range of the facility.

Job Details:

Location: Kentucky

Facility Type: Hospital

Start Date: 08/18/2025

LOA: 64 days

Provider Type Needed: Hospitalist Physician

Schedule: 24-hour out-of-house call coverage, 7 AM - 7 AM

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide 24-hour out-of-house call coverage

• Conduct morning rounds on patients

• Respond to calls and provide consults throughout the day

• Manage various medical conditions, including diabetes

• Interpret stress tests and EKGs

• Handle occasional pediatric care and consults

• Manage patient discharges and transfers

• Conduct post-operative monitoring

• Provide specialty consults in the ICU as needed

• Operate and manage ventilators

• Utilize Meditech EHR system for documentation

Additional Information:

• Must be licensed to practice in Kentucky

• Comfortable with rapid response to call backs

• Experience in managing a diverse range of inpatient cases

• Ability to stay within range of the facility during on-call hours

• Possibility of assignment extension

Apply now to learn more!

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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.