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

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 hour ago

care, primary care men s health and/or telemedicine Experience working in a remote telehealth environment As part of your duties, you will come in contact with sensitive patient information that is...

Remote Work

Internal Medicine Physician

  • KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • KY
  • 13 hours ago

We are looking for a BC/BE Internal Medicine Physician to join a growing practice in Western Kentucky: Permanent, employed position Experienced team of physicians across several clinic locations with...

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Any / Internal Medicine

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

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Any / Internal Medicine Company: The Inline Group Location: Louisville, KY, 40201 Posted: April 08, 2025 Description: Louisville, KY Full Time Hours: Monday...

Internal Medicine Physician sought to join an expanding physician owned group in southern Kentucky. Full subspecialty and APRN support....

Highly successful, growing health medical center seeks outpatient Internal Medicine physicians to join one of multiple expanding practices in Central Kentucky. 100% outpatient opportunity....

Internal Medicine Physician

  • Mayfield, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Mayfield, KY
  • 2 days ago

Internal Medicine Physician Location: Mayfield, KY Job Type: Full-time Seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internal Medicine physician to join growing primary care team in Mayfield, Kentucky...

Internist Job at CommonSpirit Health in Lexington, KY

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

Our full-service network delivers a variety of Primary Care Services including Family Internal Geriatric and Pediatric Medicine in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the...

Our facility is seeking an additional Internal Medicine physician to join its medical staff....

We are seeking a BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine physician to join our highly experienced and professional team. 2 other primary care physicians on staff. A lot of swing bed patients....

Established health system has an opportunity for an internal medicine physician in Western Kentucky....

Our facility is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician for an outpatient-only practice....

Rural 25 bed critical access care hospital is seeking a BC/BE Internal or Family Medicine physician to join our highly experienced and professional team located in eastern Kentucky. 2 other primary...

Internist Job at ChenMed in Louisville, KY

  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago

Board Certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty (preferred)....

Internist Job at Graves Gilbert Clinic in Bowling Green, KY

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 11 days ago

Please see below for the highlights: Qualified Candidates: Board eligible or Board certified in Internal Medicine Currently practicing Internal Medicine or recently completed Internal Medicine Residency...

One of Kentucky's best hospitals is looking for an internal medicine physician to join a traditional practice....

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
60.0%
Master's Degree
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.1%
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%