Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner) Family Medicine
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
. This is a contract, on-site position offering flexible, high-impact clinical work for an Associate-level provider looking to deliver quality primary care in a supportive environment.
As a Locum NP in Family Medicine, you will provide comprehensive care to patients across the lifespan, including diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and chronic disease management. You will work closely with the practice's medical staff to ensure continuity of care, accurate documentation, and positive patient outcomes within a fast-paced clinical setting.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions across a broad range of patient ages
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests in accordance with state regulations and practice protocols
- Perform preventive care services, including immunizations, health screenings, and patient education
- Manage chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic health records
- Coordinate referrals and communicate effectively with specialists and other healthcare providers
- Provide clear patient education and support shared decision-making
- Adhere to clinical guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice
- Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C)
- Active DEA registration and valid state controlled substance authority
- Current BLS certification; ACLS certification preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-centered care abilities
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Prior locum or contract experience in primary care settings is a plus
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9a-5p
Duties: Direct primary care, weight loss programs, hormone therapy/management, etc.
Must be comfortable as a sole practitioner
Support Staff: Nursing and office support
Must be board-certified
DEA required
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 49 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 59% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 13,526 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $167k (middle half $137k–$167k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kentucky index 90.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Kentucky | 66 active | 2,802 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 59% no call · 86% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Kentucky Nurse Practitioner listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment184 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #2 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 23% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 1,246 postings, 1,426 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 2,134 in the last 30 days | 1,408 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner) Family Medicine at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,526 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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