Barton Associates is seeking a Pulmonologist for a locum tenens position in Kentucky. This 84-day assignment at a hospital begins on 06/30/2025, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, including weekend rounding and call. The role involves covering a ICU on a two weeks on, two weeks off rotation, managing pulmonary consults and cases. The ideal candidate will be proficient in various procedures including intubation, thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, central line placement, and ventilator management. This opportunity offers a comprehensive critical care experience, requiring a current Kentucky medical license and proficiency with Meditech EHR. There is potential for assignment extension.

Job Details:

Location: Kentucky

Facility Type: Hospital

Start Date: 06/30/2025

LOA: 84 days

Provider Type Needed: Physician (Pulmonologist)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, with weekend rounding and call

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Cover ICU on a two weeks on, two weeks off rotation

• Manage pulmonary consults and cases in the ICU

• Perform oral and nasal intubations

• Conduct thoracentesis procedures

• Carry out bronchoscopies with biopsies

• Place central venous lines and arterial lines

• Perform arterial punctures

• Manage ventilators for critically ill patients

• Conduct tube thoracostomies as needed

• Provide weekend rounding and take call as scheduled

• Utilize Meditech EHR for patient documentation and management

• Collaborate with other ICU staff and healthcare professionals

• Ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to hospital protocols

Additional Information:

• Must possess an active Kentucky medical license

• Experience with Meditech EHR preferred

• Strong background in pulmonary critical care required

• Ability to work independently in a high-stress ICU environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Flexibility to adapt to varying patient needs and acuity levels

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.