Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Nurse Practitioner in Frankfort, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Nurse Practitioner
Location: Frankfort, KY
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 3 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Frankfort, Kentucky Emergency Medicine NP/PA Locum Tenens Opportunity
FastTrack Emergency Department • Flexible 10–12 Hour Shifts • Ongoing Coverage • Meditech EMR

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in Frankfort, Kentucky.

This assignment offers experienced APPs the opportunity to practice within a well-supported community emergency department featuring moderate patient volume, dedicated FastTrack coverage, collaborative physician leadership, and consistent scheduling flexibility. Providers benefit from clearly defined clinical responsibilities while maintaining broad emergency medicine exposure across both adult and pediatric patient populations.

Whether you're looking to supplement your current emergency department schedule or establish ongoing locum coverage, this assignment delivers an outstanding balance of clinical autonomy, operational efficiency, and quality of life.

Opportunity Highlights

• Frankfort, Kentucky
• Emergency Medicine NP / PA
• Locum Tenens
• ASAP Start Available
• Ongoing Monthly Coverage
• Flexible Day & Night Shifts
• 10–12 Hour Shifts
• Community Emergency Department
• Dedicated FastTrack Coverage
• Physician-Led Clinical Team
• Moderate Emergency Department Volume
• Meditech EMR

Why APPs Move on This Opportunity

Emergency Medicine APPs consistently look for assignments that offer meaningful clinical experience without the operational challenges found in many larger emergency departments.
This opportunity provides:

• Dedicated FastTrack support
• Moderate patient volume with steady workflow
• Clearly defined APP responsibilities
• Collaborative physician leadership
• Broad emergency medicine experience
• Flexible scheduling options
• Ongoing coverage needs

This is an ideal environment for experienced APPs who want to maintain emergency medicine proficiency while enjoying a predictable and efficient practice setting.

Schedule

• Ongoing Coverage
• Flexible Days & Nights
• 10–12 Hour Shifts
• Multiple Monthly Scheduling Opportunities

Emergency Department Environment
Practice within a modern community emergency department serving Central Kentucky and surrounding communities.

Emergency Department Features include:

• Approximately 20,000–40,000 annual patient visits
• Approximately 70–90 patient visits per day
• Community emergency medicine with moderate acuity
• Dedicated FastTrack operating daily
• Level III Trauma Center
• Accredited Chest Pain Program
• Primary Stroke Program
• Adult and pediatric emergency care
• Efficient patient throughput
• Modern diagnostic imaging and laboratory services

Providers benefit from a balanced emergency medicine environment where patient flow, physician collaboration, and operational support create an efficient clinical experience.

Practice Environment
Emergency Medicine APPs practice within a collaborative physician-led model designed around efficient patient care and clearly defined clinical responsibilities.
Highlights include:

• Physician supervision and collaboration
• Dedicated FastTrack coverage for lower-acuity patients
• Core emergency department support
• Approximately 1.5–2.0 patients per hour
• Adult and pediatric emergency medicine
• Strong specialty consultation support
• Efficient patient throughput
• Average door-to-provider time of approximately 10 minutes
• Admission turnaround exceeding state and national benchmarks

The result is a well-organized emergency department that emphasizes teamwork, patient flow, and high-quality emergency care.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat emergency department patients
• Manage urgent and emergent medical conditions
• Perform procedures within APP scope including:
  • Laceration repair
  • Splinting
  • Incision and drainage
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Collaborate with supervising physicians
• Coordinate specialty consultations and admissions
• Complete timely documentation utilizing Meditech EMR

Candidate Requirements
Required

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Active Kentucky License
• Active DEA Registration
• Minimum one to two years of Emergency Medicine experience preferred
• Comfortable treating adult and pediatric patients
• Ability to work both day and night shifts

Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS

Preferred

• ATLS

Why Emergency Medicine APPs Choose This Assignment

Experienced emergency medicine providers appreciate assignments that combine meaningful clinical exposure with sustainable workflow.
This opportunity offers:

• Moderate-volume community emergency medicine
• Dedicated FastTrack support
• Broad procedural experience
• Collaborative physician leadership
• Flexible scheduling
• Ongoing shift availability
• Efficient department operations
• Adult and pediatric emergency medicine
• Long-term assignment stability

Whether you're looking to maintain emergency medicine skills, supplement your current schedule, or establish ongoing locum coverage, this assignment provides an exceptional combination of flexibility, support, and professional satisfaction.

Discover Frankfort, Kentucky
Kentucky's capital city offers the charm of a historic riverfront community with convenient access to both Lexington and Louisville.
Providers enjoy:

• Kentucky River recreation
• Historic downtown shopping and dining
• Bourbon Trail destinations
• Scenic horse country
• Hiking, cycling, boating, and golf
• Affordable lodging options
• Easy access to two major metropolitan areas while enjoying a relaxed pace of life

Frankfort offers an excellent blend of professional opportunity and quality of life for recurring locum assignments.

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly Direct Deposit
• AAA-Rated Professional Liability Coverage
• Concierge Credentialing Support
• Travel & Lodging Coordination
• Dedicated Recruiter Communication
• Transparent Assignment Management
• Long-Term Partnership Focus

Experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with an active Kentucky license are encouraged to apply.

If you're seeking a collaborative emergency department with manageable patient volume, physician support, flexible scheduling, and ongoing opportunities, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

Submit your updated CV today to learn more about this Emergency Medicine NP/PA locum tenens opportunity in Frankfort, Kentucky.

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