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131+ Physician Jobs in Kentucky

Physician positions in Kentucky with $250K-$400K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

131+ positions available

131+ Physician Jobs in Kentucky Available Now

These 42 roles pay ~$300k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

STGi logo

Primary Care Physician (PCP)

STGi

STGi logo

Psychiatrist - PT

STGi

Baptist Health logo

Physician

Baptist Health

Receptive logo

Physician - ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment

ReceptiveTop Employer

PsychiatryRemote
150-$200 per hour
2w ago
Above avg

in Physician roles

Planned Systems International logo

Physician - Emergency Room

Planned Systems International

Abode Care Partners logo

Regional Medical Director

Abode Care PartnersGreat Workplace

Above avg

in Physician roles

Spero Health logo

Medical Director (Addiction Medicine)

Spero Health

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine

St. Elizabeth Healthcare logo

Med/Peds Physician

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Above avg

in Physician roles

CPIhealth logo

Neurosurgeon specializing in Pain Management

CPIhealth

Top 5%

in Surgery

EyeCare Partners Doctors logo

Vitreoretinal Surgeon - Lexington, KY

EyeCare Partners Doctors

Above avg

in Surgery

Healthcare United logo

Outpatient Pulmonologist needed in KY- Sleep available

Healthcare United

Top 10%

in Pulmonology

JETT Medical Staffing logo

Physician - Interventional Cardiology - Locum

JETT Medical Staffing

Above avg

in Interventional Cardiologist

JETT Medical Staffing logo

Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Locum

JETT Medical Staffing

SERVIER MONDE logo

Medical Director, Neuro-Oncology

Servier Monde

Medical AffairsRemote
250k - $316k
4w ago
Top 10%

in Medical Affairs

RiverValley Behavioral Health logo

Psychiatrist - On-Site (Full-Time)

RiverValley Behavioral Health

Top 25%

in Physician roles

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How Kentucky Compares for Physician Pay

Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physician postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$314k
Pay rank
#13 of 51
Work-life balance
5.3/10 · #17
Open listings
271

Physician roles in Kentucky advertise $18k above the $296k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Arkansas leads at $425k.

Physician median pay and work-life-balance score, Kentucky compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs KYWLBListings
Kentucky (this page)$314k5.3/10271
West Virginiaborders$326k+$12k4.5/10494
Illinoisborders$305k−$9k4.8/101735
Tennesseeborders$298k−$16k5.3/10568
Ohioborders$296k−$18k5.1/101039
Virginiaborders$292k−$22k5.0/101417
Missouriborders$278k−$36k5.3/10701
Indianaborders$261k−$53k4.7/10447

“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Physician Jobs in Kentucky: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Kentucky offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician jobs in kentucky. With 131+ open positions and salaries ranging from $250K to $416K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Jobs in Kentucky on this page have an average score of 5.5/10, with 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for physician jobs in kentucky include STGi, Spero Health, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, JETT Medical Staffing, and more. Positions span physician jobs kentucky. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician jobs in kentucky, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 3.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 15,119+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do physicians earn in Kentucky?

Listed physicians in Kentucky on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $250K to $416K per year, with a median near $312K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid physicians jobs available?

Yes — about 10% 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 physicians 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 STGi, Spero Health, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, JETT Medical Staffing, 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 131+ physicians positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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