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Physician Jobs in Kentucky

Across 155 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).

155+ 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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155 jobs

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

Atlantic MEDsearch logo

Pediatric Hospitalist Job Near London, KY

Atlantic MEDsearchLondon, KY

Pediatrics
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
EyeCare Partners Doctors logo

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - Bowling Green, KY

EyeCare Partners DoctorsBowling Green, KY

Ophthalmology
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities logo

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - Bowling Green, KY

Eye Care Partners Career OpportunitiesBowling Green, KY

Ophthalmology
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities logo

Vitreoretinal Surgeon - RAK (Ashland, KY)

Eye Care Partners Career OpportunitiesAshland, KY

Surgery
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
EyeCare Partners Doctors logo

Vitreoretinal Surgeon - RAK(Ashland, KY)

EyeCare Partners DoctorsAshland, KY

Surgery
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Retina Associates of Kentucky logo

Vitreoretinal Surgeon - RAK(Ashland, KY)

Retina Associates of KentuckyAshland, KY

Surgery
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Surgical Affiliates Management Group logo

General Surgeon

Surgical Affiliates Management GroupPaducah, KY

Surgery
$435,000
3w ago
Dr House logo

Physician, OB/GYN – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

Dr HouseEmployer score · GoldRemote

OB/GYN
$100-$200 per hour
3w ago
NorthStar Anesthesia logo

Baptist Health Hardin-Full Time-Medical Director

NorthStar AnesthesiaElizabethtown, KY

Anesthesiology
$560,000
3w ago
Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities logo

Vitreoretinal Surgeon- B & B (Louisville, KY)

Eye Care Partners Career OpportunitiesLouisville, KY

Surgery
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Dr House logo

Physician, Family Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

Dr HouseEmployer score · GoldRemote

Family Medicine
$100-$200 per hour
3w ago
Team Health logo

MEADOWVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - HM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Team HealthMaysville, KY

Hospital Medicine
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Dr House logo

Physician, Emergency Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

Dr HouseEmployer score · GoldRemote

Emergency Medicine
$100-$200 per hour
4w ago
Team Health logo

JACKSON PURCHASE MEDICAL CENTER - HM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Team HealthMayfield, KY

Hospital Medicine
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Baptist Health logo

Physician PRN

Baptist HealthLa Grange, KY

Family Medicine
Pay not disclosed
4w ago

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Physician Pay in Kentucky: Live Market and State Comparison

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
155
Live median
$375k
75th $560k · n=48
12-mo median
$340k
Pay rank
#8 of 51
Work-life
5.0/10 · #21
12-mo postings
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 15% 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 Team Health, Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities, Dr House, EyeCare Partners Doctors, 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 155 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.