Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonary Disease Locum Tenens | Kentucky

Provider Details:

• Specialty: Pulmonary Disease
• Job Class: Locum Tenens
• Provider Type: Physician
• Provider Credentials: MD/DO
• Board Status: Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Number of Positions: 2

Shift Details:

• Estimated Start Date: January 12, 2027
• Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: January 4, 2027 (Ongoing) Reason for coverage: physician moving.
• Schedule Details: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Beeper Call. Rounding on assigned patients.
• Call Details: Beeper call with a 30-minute response time required. Call covers both assigned and unassigned patients. Call back % is 10%. Averages 5-10 phone consults, 10 patients seen, and 2 admissions per 24 hours. Call ratio is unknown.
• Patient Volume: Averages 5-10 inpatient and 15-20 outpatient per shift.
• Practice Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient (Stroke Certified, Trauma Level 4)
• Duties: Both inpatient and outpatient care required. Admissions are required.
• Support Staff: 2 MAs and 1 office staff.
• Supervision: Provider is not required to supervise advance practice providers, residents, or teaching.
• Number of Beds: 40
• EMR: MediTech
• Trauma Level: 4

Licensing and Privileging:

• License: An active Kentucky state license or an IMLC membership is required.
• Willing to License: No
• Estimated Privileging Timeline: 60 days

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Pulmonary Disease Physician to join our team in Kentucky. This locum tenens position offers a unique opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will be board eligible and possess strong clinical skills to manage a case mix that includes stroke-certified and trauma level 4 patients.

Join us in delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our patients. If you are a compassionate and committed physician looking for a rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.