Pulmonologist Is Needed for Locum Tenens Assistance in Kentucky
Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- CompHealth
- Location
- Owensboro, KY
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Kentucky)
- $157
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $6,296
- Median yearly
- $327,392
CompHealth doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Kentucky pay a median of $157/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Kentucky right now
- 52 open Physician jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $197/hour, median $171/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Kentucky: $157/hour ($327,392/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($173/hour across 8 jobs).
Job description
Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career.
- Remote work -- read & interpret sleep studies via inbox
- Adult and pediatric patients
- NOX system experience preferred but not required
- We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
- We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
- Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail
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