Critical Care Intensivist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Kentucky

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-215831-MD-KY Title: MD Dates Needed: Mid-August, 1-2 weeks per month Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This inpatient facility operates a closed ICU comprising 4 dedicated critical care units with a total of 50 beds. The hospital provides specialized inpatient critical care services and maintains established protocols to support quality patient care delivery. The facility is expanding its critical care service line and requires locum tenens coverage to address a current staffing shortage. About the Facility Location Kentucky offers a range of attractions suited to varied interests, including thoroughbred horse farms, racetracks, and the Kentucky Horse Park, as well as a well-established bourbon trail featuring guided distillery tours and tastings. Visitors may explore notable museums such as the National Corvette Museum, Frazier History Museum, and the Historic RailPark and Train Museum, alongside natural formations including Mammoth Cave, Crystal Onyx Cave, and Hidden River Cave. Outdoor pursuits such as horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, and river cruises along the Ohio River are also available throughout the region. About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will provide critical care coverage across alternating day and night shifts on a 12-hour schedule, supporting a newly added service within a closed ICU environment. Coverage consists of 2 day shifts and 2 night shifts per rotation, addressing a current staffing shortage at the facility. The clinician will manage critically ill adult patients across 4 ICU units with a total of 50 beds, delivering intensive monitoring and advanced critical care interventions. Board certification is required for this assignment. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Variable Support Staff: Nurses etc. Generally 4 intensivists during the day and 1 at night Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: No Government: No Shift Times: Day shift and night shift, alternating schedule; 12-hour shifts CertificationsRequired: Board certification required Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Employment Type: Contract