Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Kentucky

An Emergency Medicine Physician plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by providing immediate medical attention to patients with acute illnesses or injuries. They manage a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies, making quick decisions to resuscitate and stabilize patients. They coordinate with other healthcare professionals for further management, follow-up care or admission of patients. Emergency physicians are also involved in disaster medicine, pre-hospital emergency care, and performing procedures like intubations, central line placements, fracture reductions, and others.

Important skills for this role include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in procedural techniques. Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) are often required. Before becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician, a person may have roles such as Medical Intern, Resident in Internal Medicine or General Surgery, or a Fellow in Emergency Medicine. To be eligible for board certification in Emergency Medicine, they need to complete a residency in Emergency Medicine after obtaining a medical degree.

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Emergency Medicine Physician. Job in Frankfort Gr8Jobs

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 6 hours ago

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Needed near Lexington, KY BC/BE Emergency Medicine Start as soon as credentialed Shift Times: Mon-Fri - 7a-7p, 1p-9p, 7p-7a Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p, 7p-7a...

Qualifications: Board Certification: Physicians must be certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), or American Board of Family Medicine...

Emergency Medicine Physician. Job in Henderson Gr8Jobs

  • Henderson, KY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Henderson, KY
  • 7 hours ago

Aequor Locums is seeking an EM/FM/IM Board Certified Physician for an ongoing Emergency Medicine contract in Henderson, KY....

Urgent Care Physician. Job in Erlanger Gr8Jobs

  • Covington, KY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Covington, KY
  • 7 hours ago

care patients in an outpatient clinic setting....

Emergency Medicine Physician. Job in Flemingsburg Gr8Jobs

  • Flemingsburg, KY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Flemingsburg, KY
  • 7 hours ago

Flexibility Extra Cash Locums Lifestyle Fast Facts: Must have full- time availability Opportunity Details: Shift: Days (some 24- hour shifts available) Requirements: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine...

Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 13 hours ago

KY located in the Lexington area is in need of 4 locums emergency medicine physicians....

Emergency Medicine Physician Job at HCA Healthcare in Bowling Green, KY

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 16 hours ago

Description Specialization: Emergency Medicine Family Medicine without OB Job Summary: HCA TriStar is seeking emergency medicine and family medicine with EM experience physicians for our new freestanding...

Emergency Medicine Physician in Mayfield, KY

  • Mayfield, KY
  • 22 hours ago
  • Mayfield, KY
  • 22 hours ago

All physicians must be either board eligible or board certified in emergency medicine (EM), family medicine (FM) or internal medicine (IM)....

An ED/UC hybrid seeing 30-35k annual volume is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in Kentucky....

Candidates must be BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (EM), Family Medicine (FM), or Internal Medicine (IM), and IMLC candidates are considered....

Physician/Emergency Medicine/Kentucky/Locum tenens/Emergency

  • Henderson, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Henderson, KY
  • 1 day ago

Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Henderson, KYKY license requiredMust be Board Certified or Board EligibleMinimum # Years Experience: 2Prefer Candidates who can cover 5-7 day stretches at a time.Prefer...

Physician/Emergency Medicine/Kentucky/Locum tenens/Locums

  • West Liberty, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • West Liberty, KY
  • 1 day ago

Are you a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician seeking a locum tenens opportunity in Kentucky?...

Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Ashland, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 1 day ago

Job Description An Emergency Medicine Physician is needed for a growing practice in Ashland, KY....

Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

-New grads accepted.Excellent opportunity for an emergency medicine physician to join our emergency department team in Louisville, Kentucky....

Physician/Emergency Medicine/Kentucky/Locum tenens/Emergency

  • Madisonville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Madisonville, KY
  • 1 day ago

When it comes to finding the perfect locums assignment, sometimes it's all about who you know. CompHealth has been around for a long time and have a vast network of connections to facilities...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

Moving to Kentucky? Find some basic demographic data about Kentucky below.


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Salary for Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Kentucky

This is the average annual salary for Emergency Medicine Physician jobs in Kentucky as reported by the BLS.

$277,370


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Emergency Medicine Physician positions.



Highest Education Level

Emergency Medicine Physicians in Kentucky offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.5%
Master's Degree
32.5%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
2.1%
Associate's Degree
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%
Some College
0.1%



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