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Locum Tenens Hospitalist Physician Jobs in Kentucky

Explore Locums Hospitalist Opportunities in Kentucky with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Hospitalist Physician professional seeking locums job opportunities in Kentucky? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals. With a total of 1 Locum Tenens Hospitalist jobs currently available, your next exciting opportunity awaits.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Hospitalist Jobs in Kentucky Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locums opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. The pay rates for our current temporary Hospitalist Physician jobs in Kentucky range from $348k per year to $377k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on 15 Hospitalist jobs in was $375k per year. As of Oct 23, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Hospitalist jobs stands at $362k per year.

Stay Informed About Kentucky Salary Trends for Locums Hospitalist Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locums tenens Hospitalist jobs in Kentucky, the average annual salary remains steady at $375k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job in Kentucky for a temporary Hospitalist position in the past year reached $509k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Hospitalist field.

Flexible Start Dates in Kentucky to Suit Your Schedule

AMN Healthcare recognizes the importance of flexibility in your career. As of Oct 23, 2026, we offer temp Hospitalist jobs in Kentucky with various starting dates, including Nov 5, 2026 (1 job). This flexibility allows you to plan your assignments according to your preferences, making your transition into a new role seamless.

Diverse Kentucky Facilities Hiring Hospitalist

Temporary jobs in Kentucky for Hospitalist Physicians span across various healthcare facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (8 jobs) and Ambulatory Surgery Center (3 jobs) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Hospitalist Job in Kentucky

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions around Kentucky, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
  • Flexibility: You have control over your schedule, enabling you to achieve a desirable work-life balance.
  • High Earning Potential: Kentucky locums positions often come with competitive pay rates, offering you the opportunity to earn a significant income while maintaining flexibility.
  • Skill Enhancement: Exposure to various healthcare environments enhances your clinical skills and adaptability.

Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive Locums Hospitalist jobs in Kentucky on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!

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Top Cities in Kentucky with Locum Tenens Hospitalist Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 locum tenens Hospitalist positions available in the state of Kentucky. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

Highest Paying Jobs in Kentucky

AMN Healthcare currently has locum tenens Hospitalist positions available in Kentucky.
locum tenens
Hospitalist Physician
  • November 5, 2026
$179 to $194
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Hospitalist Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 7:00a-7:00p or 7:00p-7:00a
  • Total Census Per Provider Per Shift: To Be Determined
  • Procedures Required: To Be Determined
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): To Be Determined
  • Support: To Be Determined
  • Certifications and License Required: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and an Active Kentucky State License
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 30-60 Days
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Statistics on Hospitalist Locums Jobs in Kentucky

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Hospitalist locum tenens job in Kentucky. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important statistics about types of healthcare facilities offering work in Kentucky so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Hospitalist Jobs in Kentucky

How many locums Hospitalist jobs are currently available in Kentucky?

As of Oct 23, 2026, AMN Healthcare currently has 1 exclusive travel Hospitalist job opportunities waiting for you in Kentucky.

What is the salary range for locum tenens Hospitalist jobs in Kentucky?

The pay rates for the available locums Hospitalist Physician jobs in Kentucky range from $263k to $509k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Hospitalist locums positions in Kentucky?

As of Oct 23, 2026, the average annual salary based on 16 locum tenens Hospitalist jobs in Kentucky is $375k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

Can you tell me about historical salary trends in Kentucky for travel Hospitalist positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Hospitalist jobs in Kentucky was $375k per year. The highest-paying locums position in Kentucky in the past year reached $509k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these Kentucky Hospitalist jobs?

Yes, as of Oct 23, 2026, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Hospitalist Physician jobs in Kentucky with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of Nov 5, 2026 (1 job).

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Hospitalist jobs in Kentucky?

Our locum tenens Hospitalist opportunities in Kentucky span across diverse healthcare settings, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (8 jobs) and Ambulatory Surgery Center (3 jobs).

What locums Hospitalist jobs are available at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities in Kentucky?

AMN Healthcare has 1 locums Hospitalist jobs at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities in Kentucky with pay ranging from $348k to $377k per year as of Oct 23, 2026.

How can I find out when new locums jobs open in Kentucky?

New locums positions in Kentucky are added as healthcare facilities post them, so openings can change quickly. Download the AMN Passport app or create an AMN Healthcare profile to set job alerts, save searches, and get notified when roles that match your experience become available. An AMN recruiter can also let you know about upcoming opportunities.

Places in or Nearby Kentucky Where Locums Hospitalist Jobs Are Located

In Kentucky, facilities like University of Louisville Hospital, CHI – St. Joseph Hospital – Lexington and Hardin Memorial Hospital all have departments that hire for locum tenens Hospitalist jobs. These facilities are nearby to cities like Louisville, Lexington (zip code 40504) and ELIZABETHTOWN.

Other nearby states to Kentucky that offer Hospitalist Physicians jobs are Tennessee (185.5 miles, Zip Codes 37351, 37219, 38019), Virginia (407.7 miles, Zip Codes 24060, 23701, 23518) and Michigan (419.3 miles, Zip Codes 49017, 48180, 49829). These are near to zip codes: 37351 (185.5 miles).

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Healthcare Facilities in Kentucky that Offer Locums Hospitalist Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Kentucky area that have historically offered travel jobs for Hospitalist professionals.

CHI – St. Joseph Hospital – Lexington
CHI – St. Joseph Hospital – Lexington is a short-term acute care hospital located at 1 Saint Joseph Dr in Lexington, KY, near the Paynes and Van Meter neighborhoods. Departments include Nocturnist, Hospitalist, Surgical and Interventional services, with care provided by physicians and advanced practice providers; as a short-term acute care hospital this type of facility typically delivers acute inpatient and perioperative services managed by physician and advanced practice teams.
1 Saint Joseph Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
Departments
Hospitalist, Surgical, Interventional, and Nocturnist
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Hardin Memorial Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital located at 913 N. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown, KY. The facility includes a cardiology department and reports physicians and advanced practice providers among its clinical professions. A short-term acute care hospital staffed with physicians and advanced practice clinicians typically provides episodic inpatient and emergency medical care, diagnostic workup, and procedural or consultative services aligned with its specialty departments.
913 N. DIXIE AVE., ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Departments
Cardiology
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
TJC
Non-Profit
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital located at 1201 Pleasant Valley Rd., Owensboro, KY, established in 1966 and accredited by TJC; it is a non-profit facility with 469 beds. Clinical capabilities span comprehensive imaging and procedural services (CT, MRI, PET, nuclear medicine, diagnostic and vascular/interventional radiology), a surgical platform including 17 operating rooms and ophthalmic and orthopedic surgery programs, and cardiac services with three cardiac catheterization labs plus open heart/cardiothoracic surgery. Inpatient specialties include medical/surgical, neuro, pediatric and neonatal care, multiple ICU levels (medical/surgical, pediatric, surgical), inpatient rehabilitation (CARF), psychiatric services and swing-bed/post-acute care, supported by ancillary services such as pharmacy, clinical laboratory, respiratory care, dialysis and outpatient rehabilitation; there are four endoscopy rooms. The facility employs a workforce equivalent to approximately 971 full-time positions and lists advanced practice clinicians, physicians, nursing, allied and support services among its professions, with allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other residency program types on site.
1201 PLEASANT VALLEY RD., OWENSBORO, KY 42303
469 certified beds 17 operating rooms Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Alcohol/Drug
Anesthesia
Audiology
Departments
ER, Hospitalist, Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Gerontological Specialty, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal Nursery, Neurosurgical, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Psychiatric, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Pediatric ICU, Surgical ICU, Urgent Care Center, Psychiatric Unit, and Rehabilitation Unit
University of Louisville Hospital
TJC
Major Teaching
For-Profit
University of Louisville Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital at 530 S Jackson St in Louisville, KY, established in 1983, accredited by TJC and operated as a for-profit major teaching facility. The 404-bed center maintains a broad clinical footprint that includes operating rooms, nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology, therapeutic radiology, acute renal dialysis and comprehensive perioperative and outpatient services, along with rehabilitation disciplines such as physical, occupational and speech therapy. Clinical departments span trauma (designated trauma center), a burn care unit, open heart/cardiothoracic surgery with a coronary care unit, medical/surgical ICU, neonatal nursery, organ transplant (non‑Medicare certified), obstetrics (OB/L&D), outpatient surgery and a psychiatric unit. Employed professions include physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nursing, allied and support services; the facility also supports multiple residency programs (allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other) and has a workforce equivalent to approximately 1,471 full-time positions.
530 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202
404 certified beds Established 1983
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Clinical Laboratory
Dental
Departments
Teleradiology, Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, Musculoskeletal, Neuroradiology, Burn Care Unit, Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Designated Trauma Center, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal Nursery, Organ Transplant (Non-Medicare Certified), Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Outpatient Surgery, and Psychiatric Unit
UofL Health – Medical Center South
UofL Health – Medical Center South is an ambulatory surgery center located at 1903 W Hebron Lane in Shepherdsville, KY. Clinical departments listed include Critical Care and ER, and the professional staff comprises physicians and advanced practice clinicians. As an ambulatory surgery center, it typically focuses on same-day surgical procedures and perioperative/short-stay recovery care rather than inpatient hospitalization.
1903 W Hebron Lane, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Departments
Critical Care and ER

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