Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Kentucky

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Kentucky
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-225920-MD-KY
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: 2027 coverage, exact dates TBD
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This community-focused acute care hospital offers comprehensive medical and surgical services to the patient population served. The facility is recognized for orthopedic care and advanced cancer treatment, and maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support call-based general surgery coverage on an on-site basis. Clinical operations are structured to ensure quality surgical care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period.

Kentucky offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of natural and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Natural landmarks such as Mammoth Cave and the Red River Gorge provide opportunities to explore caverns, hike trails, and participate in guided kayak tours. Urban destinations, distillery experiences along the Bourbon Trail, farm visits, and live entertainment venues contribute to a diverse range of options for time away from clinical responsibilities.

Clinicians will provide 24-hour weekend general surgery call coverage on shifts structured from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, responding to emergency department consultations, rounding on inpatients, and performing surgical procedures as clinically indicated. Responsibilities include managing general surgery and GI cases, including appendectomies, gallbladder conditions, wound care, colon-related issues, and GI bleeds. Procedures include colonoscopies, EGDs, and laparoscopic surgeries. Board certification in General Surgery is required for this assignment.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: OR call team, hospitalist, inpatient nursing
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No

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