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106+ 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.

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106+ 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.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare logo

Urgent Care- Physician

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

JETT Medical Staffing logo

Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Locum

JETT Medical Staffing

Seven Counties Services logo

Med Clinic Physician

Seven Counties Services

Top 25%

in Family Medicine

Radiology Partners logo

Remote Daytime General Radiologist - RP Bluegrass

Radiology PartnersGreat Workplace

RadiologyRemote
550k - $600k
Above avg

in Radiology

Atlantic MEDsearch logo

Internal Medicine Job Near Lexington, KY

Atlantic MEDsearch

Healthfirst Bluegrass logo

Physician - Pediatrician

Healthfirst Bluegrass

Baptist Health logo

Resident Physician PRN

Baptist Health

Baptist Health logo

Resident Physician PRN

Baptist Health

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Physician

Baptist Health

CUMBERLAND FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER IN logo

OBGYN Physician

Cumberland Family Medical Center in

Top 25%

in Ob/gyn

Baptist Health logo

Resident Physician PRN

Baptist Health

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Physician Resident

Baptist Health

Commonwealth Medical Services logo

Neurologist Kentucky

Commonwealth Medical ServicesGreat Workplace

Top 5%

in Neurology

Commonwealth Medical Services logo

Family Medicine MD/DO - Kentucky

Commonwealth Medical ServicesGreat Workplace

Baptist Health logo

Resident Physician PRN

Baptist Health

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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
#19 of 51
Work-life balance
5.0/10 · #33
Open listings
114

Physician roles in Kentucky advertise $23k above the $291k median across the 51 states we can measure, where New Hampshire leads at $445k.

Physician median pay and work-life-balance score, Kentucky compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs KYWLBListings
Kentucky (this page)$314k5.0/10114
Illinoisborders$321k+$8k4.6/10741
Indianaborders$290k−$24k5.0/10216
Missouriborders$289k−$25k5.3/10274
Virginiaborders$279k−$34k5.1/10609
Tennesseeborders$279k−$35k5.6/10219
West Virginiaborders$252k−$61k4.0/10267
Ohioborders$252k−$62k5.2/10501

“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 106+ open positions and salaries ranging from $110K to $600K, 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 4.2/10, with 5% 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 Baptist Health, JETT Medical Staffing, Commonwealth Medical Services, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 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 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ 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 $110K to $600K per year, with a median near $550K. 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 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 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 Baptist Health, JETT Medical Staffing, Commonwealth Medical Services, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 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 106+ 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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