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Emergency Medicine | Physician

GHR HealthcareFrankfort, KYTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Frankfort, KY
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physician
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$197
Weekly
$7,075
Yearly (full-time)
$367,900
Start date
January 22, 2027

This job pays about $197/hour — 25% above the median for Physician jobs in Kentucky ($157/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physician jobs in Kentucky right now

  • 47 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 ($171/hour across 9 jobs).

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Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Jobs in Frankfort, Kentucky

Join a welcoming emergency medicine team as a locum tenens physician in Frankfort, Kentucky. This 12-week, on-site physician opportunity offers rotational coverage in a 173-bed hospital with nursing and advanced practice provider support.

Frankfort, Kentucky’s historic capital, offers a scenic Bluegrass setting with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local culture, and the larger Lexington and Louisville metropolitan areas. This is an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking Kentucky emergency medicine jobs and flexible locum tenens work.

Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Job Details

  • Specialty: Emergency Medicine Physician
  • Opportunity Type: Locum tenens physician coverage
  • Location: Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Facility: 173-bed hospital
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,480–$7,670
  • Start Date: January 22, 2027
  • Duration: Approximately 12 weeks, with a longer-term need anticipated
  • Schedule: Rotational coverage with morning, mid, and night shifts
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts available; additional shift details to be confirmed
  • Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
  • Call: No call responsibilities
  • Orientation: Two-day shadowing and orientation
  • Patient Volume: Approximately 89 patients per day
  • Emergency Department Acuity: Broad range of standard emergency cases with normal acuity
  • Staffing: Typically 1–2 emergency medicine physicians plus advanced practice providers per shift

Emergency Medicine Physician Requirements

  • Eligible to practice as a physician in Kentucky
  • Emergency medicine experience; new graduates may be considered
  • Current ACLS and PALS certifications
  • Current ATLS certification, or documented completion when applicable
  • Ability to perform standard emergency department procedures
  • Case logs may be required during the credentialing process
  • Ability to complete applicable credentialing and privileging requirements

Emergency Medicine Physician Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a broad range of emergency conditions
  • Provide on-site emergency medicine coverage during assigned rotational shifts
  • Perform standard emergency department procedures within the physician’s scope of practice
  • Collaborate with nursing staff and advanced practice providers to deliver timely, high-quality patient care
  • Manage routine emergency cases in a non-trauma-center setting
  • Complete accurate clinical documentation and coordinate outpatient follow-up when appropriate
  • Participate in orientation, case review, and required credentialing activities

Apply now for this emergency medicine locum tenens opportunity in Frankfort, Kentucky, and join a supportive healthcare team.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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