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Healthcare Jobs in Kentucky

Across 1,936 live Healthcare listings in Kentucky, median advertised pay is $104K (75th percentile $161K), based on the 676 that state a salary; the employers with the most openings are UofL Health (89), Baptist Health (87), Lifepoint Health (67).

1,936+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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1,936 jobs

These 676 roles pay ~$104k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Center Well logo

Occupational Therapist Home Health-Per Diem

Center WellCampbellsville, KY

Occupational Therapist
$85,000-$118,000
30+ days ago
Appalachian Regional Healthcare logo

Director of Nursing Services

Appalachian Regional HealthcareBarbourville, KY

Registered Nurse
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Big Sandy Health Care logo

Dentist

Big Sandy Health CarePikeville, KY

Dental
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Spire Orthopedic Partners logo

Physician Assistant - Greenwich, CT

Spire Orthopedic PartnersEmployer score · SilverLexington, KY

Physician Assistant
$125,000-$187,000
30+ days ago
Signature HealthCARE logo

Director of Nursing (DON)

Signature HealthCARELouisville, KY

Registered Nurse
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Ephraim McDowell Health logo

Speech Therapist - McDowell Home Health - PRN - 1st Shift

Ephraim McDowell HealthDanville, KY

Speech Language Pathologist
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Lyra Health logo

Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent - 1099 Contractor (Virtual) - Kentucky

Lyra HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Psychiatry
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Encompass Health logo

Physical Therapist Asst.

Encompass HealthLexington, KY

Physical Therapist
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Encompass Health logo

Occupational Therapist

Encompass HealthLouisville, KY

Occupational Therapist
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Ramey-Estep / Re-group logo

Outpatient/School-based Therapist

Ramey-Estep / Re-groupCrestview Hills, KY

Counselor
starts at $65,000
30+ days ago
GuideStar Eldercare logo

Clinical Therapist (LCSW or LPCC)

GuideStar EldercareLouisville, KY

Social Worker
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Aramark logo

Campus Dining Dietitian - Eastern Kentucky University

AramarkRichmond, KY

Dietitian
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Appalachian Regional Healthcare logo

Community Chief Nursing Officer

Appalachian Regional HealthcareSouth Williamson, KY

Registered Nurse
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Groups Recover Together logo

1099 Physician (MD/DO)

Groups Recover TogetherSomerset, KY

Addiction Medicine
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
St. Elizabeth Home Care logo

Speech Language Pathologist

St. Elizabeth Home CareFlorence, KY

Speech Language Pathologist
$38.34-$57.03 per hour
30+ days ago

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Healthcare Jobs in Kentucky: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.

Live listings
1,936
Median advertised
$104K 75th $161K
Listings stating pay
35% 676 of 1,936
Healthcare Jobs in Kentucky by the numbers
MeasureThis pageContext
Most openingsUofL Health (89), Baptist Health (87), Lifepoint Health (67)—employers with the most listings on this page
Top-rated employers hiringBetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100)Top Employers work-life index

Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; updated Oct 21, 2026.

A few things worth knowing

About Healthcare jobs in Kentucky.

How much do healthcare earn in Kentucky?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of healthcare. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid healthcare jobs available?

Yes — about 5% of current healthcare listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which healthcare jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every healthcare role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring healthcare in Kentucky right now?

Employers currently hiring for healthcare roles include Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Encompass Health, Center Well, Big Sandy Health Care, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many healthcare jobs in Kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 1,936 healthcare positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.