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Physician Jobs in Kentucky

Across 154 live Physician listings in Kentucky, median advertised pay is $375K (75th percentile $560K), based on the 48 that state a salary; Kentucky ranks 8th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Radiology Partners (18), St. Elizabeth Healthcare (15), Team Health (13).

154+ 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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154 jobs

These 48 roles pay ~$375k median with 6.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution

48 jobs · 18 employers
5
<$300k
13
$300k-315k
10
$315k-415k
9
$415k-600k
11
$600k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

48 jobs · 18 employers
4
1-2
4
3-4
4
5-6
30
7-8
6
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

St. Elizabeth Healthcare logo

Physician

St. Elizabeth HealthcareCrestview Hills, KY

General Medicine
Pay not disclosed
56m ago
New
Radiology Partners logo

General Radiologist - Independent Contractor - Radiology Partners Kentucky

Radiology PartnersEmployer score · SilverOwensboro, KY, United States

Radiology
$3,400/day
10h ago
New
UofL Health logo

Physician Nocturnist Hospitalist Opportunity w/ UofL Health-South Hospital

UofL HealthShepherdsville, KY

Hospital Medicine
Pay not disclosed
Yesterday
New
Team Health logo

SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM (HSLPG) - HM - SPECIAL OPERATIONS PHYSICIAN

Team HealthLexington, KY

Physician
$200-$210 per hour
Yesterday
New
Everent Health & Affiliates logo

Inpatient Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician

Everent Health & AffiliatesLouisville, KY

Palliative Care
Pay not disclosed
4d ago
Rinvio Recruitment logo

Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Ob/Gyn

Rinvio RecruitmentMorehead, KY

OB/GYN
Pay not disclosed
6d ago
St. Elizabeth Healthcare logo

Rheumatology - Physician

St. Elizabeth HealthcareCrestview Hills, KY

Rheumatology
Pay not disclosed
6d ago
UofL Health logo

Hospitalist (Part-time) w/ UofL Health-Jewish Hospital

UofL HealthLouisville, KY

Hospital Medicine
Pay not disclosed
6d ago
Spero Health logo

Medical Director (Addiction Medicine) (Part-Time)

Spero HealthMiddlesboro, KY

Addiction Medicine
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
St. Elizabeth Healthcare logo

Hospitalist - Physician

St. Elizabeth HealthcareFort Thomas, KY

Hospital Medicine
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Everent Health & Affiliates logo

Home-Based Primary Care Physician

Everent Health & AffiliatesLexington, KY

Primary Care
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Spero Health logo

Medical Director (Addiction Medicine) (Part-Time)

Spero HealthPaducah, KY

Addiction Medicine
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Receptive logo

Physician - ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment

ReceptiveEmployer score · GoldRemote

Psychiatry
$150-$200 per hour
1w ago
St. Elizabeth Healthcare logo

OBGYN - Physician

St. Elizabeth HealthcareNewport, KY

OB/GYN
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
St. Elizabeth Healthcare logo

Family Medicine-Physician

St. Elizabeth HealthcareDry Ridge, KY

Family Medicine
Pay not disclosed
1w ago

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How Kentucky Compares for Physician Pay

Live physician listings in Kentucky today, then Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
154
Median advertised (live)
$375k 75th $560k
Listings stating pay
31% 48 of 154
Median advertised (12 mo)
$340k
Pay rank
#8 of 51
Work-life balance
5.0/10 · #21
Postings (12 mo)
380

Physician roles in Kentucky advertise $36k above the $304k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Montana leads at $405k.

Physician median pay and work-life-balance score, Kentucky compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs KYWLBPostings (12 mo)
Kentucky (this page)$340k—5.0/10380
Illinoisborders$317k−$24k4.7/102193
Tennesseeborders$302k−$38k5.2/10820
Missouriborders$295k−$45k5.1/10833
Virginiaborders$294k−$46k4.9/101572
Indianaborders$284k−$57k4.5/10724
West Virginiaborders$283k−$57k4.0/10645
Ohioborders$279k−$61k5.0/101323

“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
Radiology Partners (18), St. Elizabeth Healthcare (15), Team Health (13)
Top-rated employers hiring:
BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Physician jobs in Kentucky.

How much do physicians earn in Kentucky?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physicians. 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 physician jobs available?

Yes — about 5% of current physicians 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 physician jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every physician 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 physicians in Kentucky right now?

Employers currently hiring for physician roles include St. Elizabeth Healthcare, UofL Health, Everent Health & Affiliates, Spero Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 154 physicians 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.