- Open jobs
- 46
- Agencies hiring
- 5
- Median pay in listings
- $171/hour
- Pay range
- $77.38 – $177/hour
- Median wage in Kentucky (BLS)
- $157/hour
A Cardiac Anesthesia Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Help in Kentucky
Obstetrics Gynecologist Is Needed for Locum Tenens Help in Kentucky
A Facility in Kentucky Is Searching for a Locums Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist Is Needed for Locum Tenens Help in Kentucky
A KY Facility Is Looking for a Locum Tenens Critical Care Medicine Physician
A Locum Tenens Neurologist Is Needed in KY
Kentucky Facility Seeks a Locums Cardiologist
A Locum Tenens Gastroenterologist Is Needed in Kentucky
A Kentucky Facility Is Looking for a Locums Gastroenterologist
A Locums Interventional Cardiologist Is Wanted in KY
Anesthesiologist - General
Locums Opportunity in Kentucky for Orthopedic Surgeon
Locum Tenens Job in Kentucky for Emergency Medicine Physician
Physician
Physician
Physician
Physician
KY Facility Needs a Locum Tenens Obstetrics Gynecologist
Obstetrics Gynecology | Physician
General Surgeon Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Coverage in KY
A Facility in KY Needs a Locums Pediatric Anesthesiologist
An Infectious Disease Physician Is Needed for Locums Help in Kentucky
Physician-OB/GYN
OBGYN | Physician
General Diagnostic Radiologist | Physician
Interventional Radiologist | Physician
A Radiologist Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Help in KY
A Kentucky Facility Is Looking for a Locums Radiologist
A Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Is Wanted in KY
A Kentucky Facility Is Looking for a Locums Gastroenterologist
Physician pay in Kentucky
The median wage for Physician jobs in Kentucky is $157 per hour ($327,392 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $171/hour, from $77.38 to $177. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.
Agencies hiring for Physician jobs in Kentucky
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| CompHealth | 20 | — |
| Weatherby Healthcare | 12 | — |
| GHR Healthcare | 8 | $171/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 4 | — |
| Care Team Solutions | 2 | — |
Cities with the most Physician jobs
Hazard (5), Glasgow (4), Louisville (4), Paducah (4), Richmond (3), Ashland (2), Lexington (2), Radcliff (2), Prestonsburg (2), Somerset (2), Winchester (2), Central City (1)
FAQ
How much does a Physician make in Kentucky?
The median wage for Physician jobs in Kentucky is $157 per hour (about $327,392 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physician jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $171 per hour.
How many Physician jobs are open in Kentucky?
46 Physician jobs from 5 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.