Internist Jobs in Kentucky

An Internist is a specialist in internal medicine, a discipline focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists can act as a primary care physician, but they are not general practitioners; their expertise lies in dealing with complex illnesses and chronic conditions. They also often consult with other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems. Internists often have patients who are seriously ill or have complex illnesses, hence they play a crucial role in the medical field.

Regarding important skills and certifications, Internists need to have completed medical school and a residency program in internal medicine, which usually lasts around three years. They should be adept at problem-solving, have a strong knowledge base of disease pathology, be skilled at medical procedures, and have strong interpersonal skills. They need to be certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Prior to becoming an Internist, a person might have roles such as a Medical Officer, General Practitioner, or Medical Intern during their residency training.

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Internal Medicine Physician

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 hour ago

Seeking a BE/BC Internal Medicine provider to join talented team. This opening is in South Central Kentucky - just an hour north of Nashville, TN....

Internal Medicine Physician

  • Ashland, KY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 14 hours ago

Opportunity: Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing Willing to accept these specialties: family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, etc, or anyone with a background in general medicine, or experience...

Physician/Internal Medicine/Kentucky/Permanent/Outpatient

  • Cynthiana, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Cynthiana, KY
  • 1 day ago

Enterprise Medical is assisting a Regional Health Care Facility outside Lexington, Kentucky in Cynthiana in their search for a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician....

Internist Job at HCA Healthcare in Frankfort, KY

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 2 days ago

Hospitalist Physicians are medical specialists who often complete their residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or another primary care medical specialty....

Physician/Internal Medicine/Kentucky/Permanent/Kentucky

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 2 days ago

TJ Regional Health has an employed opportunity for a motivated, dynamic provider to absorb a patient panel of long-standing, departing physician for immediate production. Practice in a new office...

Internal Medicine Physician

  • Georgetown, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Georgetown, KY
  • 2 days ago

Internal Medicine Opening Near Lexington, KY- Located in Georgetown, KY - Lexington 10m; Cincinnati, OH 62m; Louisville 72m- Full Time; Permanent- Employed- Join their busy practice of 2 physicians...

Internal Medicine Physician

  • Grayson, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Grayson, KY
  • 6 days ago

Dane Street is expanding our physician panel! Dane Street is an Independent Review Organization and a national provider of Independent Medical Exams (IMEs), among other offerings, and we are...

Internist Job at LifePoint Health in Maysville, KY

  • Maysville, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Maysville, KY
  • 8 days ago

Meadowview Regional Medical Center, located in Northern Kentucky, seeks an Outpatient Internal Medicine physician to join an established hospital-employed practice in Maysville, KY....

Candidates must have successfully completed a residency program in Family Practice or Internal Medicine with recognition by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association...

Internal Medicine Physician

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 10 days ago

Medrina is a large, physician-owned practice that has been a national group for over 15 years. We are currently looking to add physicians to the team in our Elizabethtown, KY market! What Medrina...

Internal Medicine in Northern Kentucky Less than an hour away from Lexington, a regional medical center is seeking an internal medicine physician to grow the primary care base in the town....

Internal Medicine Physician. Job in Lexington Gr8Jobs

  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 days ago

Internal Medicine opening in Lexington, KYJob Details:Outpatient opportunity with phone call onlyDaily patient volume: 18-25 per providerOn-site laboratory and x-ray servicesRequirements:Board Certified...

Internal Medicine Physician. Job in Mayfield Gr8Jobs

  • Mayfield, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Mayfield, KY
  • 15 days ago

Internal Medicine Opening in Kentucky - J1 Visa Eligible Located in Mayfield, KY - just 30 minutes from Paducah!...

Internal Medicine Physician. Job in Versailles Gr8Jobs

  • Versailles, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Versailles, KY
  • 15 days ago

Internal Medicine opening in KYLocated in Versailles, KY - Lexington 14mSeeking BE/BC Internal Medicine physician to join an employed practiceOption of either outpatient only or a mix of both outpatient...

Internal Medicine Physician. Job in Georgetown Gr8Jobs

  • Georgetown, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Georgetown, KY
  • 15 days ago

Internal Medicine Opening Near Lexington, KYLocated in Georgetown, KY - Lexington 10m; Cincinnati, OH 62m; Louisville 72mFull Time; PermanentEmployedJoin their busy practice of 2 physicians and 1 APP...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Internist Jobs in Kentucky

This is the average annual salary for Internist jobs in Kentucky as reported by the BLS.

$283,180


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Internist positions.



Highest Education Level

Internists in Kentucky offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
14.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.2%
Associate's Degree
1.4%
High School or GED
1.1%
Some College
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Internists in Kentucky
4-6 years
33.2%
2-4 years
21.2%
1-2 years
13.6%
None
11.0%
8-10 years
9.4%
Less than 1 year
9.4%
6-8 years
2.3%