Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Frankfort, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Frankfort, KY
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

An established healthcare facility in Frankfort, KY, is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician for a one-year assignment, with an immediate start available. Due to multiple full-time vacancies, the facility is seeking qualified physicians to provide emergency department coverage on a rotational schedule.

Non-ABEM physicians with emergency medicine experience will be considered at the regular rate.

Schedule

• Rotational schedule

• No call responsibilities

• Immediate start preferred

• One-year assignment

Facility Details

• Hospital Size: 173 beds

• Average Census: 85

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with emergency medical conditions.

• Provide timely, high-quality emergency care for acute illnesses and injuries.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop appropriate treatment plans.

• Perform emergency procedures as indicated.

• Coordinate care with nursing staff, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate medical documentation and follow established clinical protocols.

Requirements & Certifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine.

• ABEM certification is not required for physicians with emergency medicine experience; non-ABEM candidates are accepted at the regular rate.

• ATLS:
  • ABEM-certified physicians must provide proof of having taken ATLS at least once.

  • Physicians who are not board-certified must have current ATLS certification.

• ACLS: Current ACLS certification required, or the physician may complete an annual test provided by the Medical Staff Office (MSO).

• PALS: Required.

• Ability to work a rotational schedule.

• Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills.

Credentialing & Privileging

• Temporary privileges may be available for physicians with clean credentialing files, subject to facility approval.

• Non-ABEM candidates must complete an in-person interview required by the MSO before privileges can be granted.

Opportunity Highlights

• Immediate need due to four open full-time positions.

• One-year locums assignment.

• Rotational scheduling with no call responsibilities.

• Consideration for non-ABEM physicians with emergency medicine experience at the regular rate.

• Potential for temporary privileges for candidates with clean credentialing files.