Reported by 32 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Bradfordsville, Kentucky
- Schedule
- Monthly 15th through end of month; clinic 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, surgical call 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM · 24-hour call coverage with 1-3 calls per 24-hour period
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $577k – $950k
- Practice
- Level 4 trauma center with inpatient, clinic, and operating room settings · Hospital
32 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Locum tenens orthopedic surgeon needed for monthly coverage (15th through end of month) at a 283-bed Level 4 trauma center in Eastern Kentucky, providing 24-hour call coverage including inpatient, emergency department, and clinic responsibilities with 1-3 calls per 24-hour period.
What the posting highlights
- Locum tenens coverage for monthly 15th through end of month assignments
- Care setting: Inpatient and clinic (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM clinic, then 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM surgical call)
- Patient population: Adults, with potential pediatric cases in clinic setting
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $577k – $950k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 32 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 32 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
LocumTenens.com
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Level 4 trauma center with inpatient, clinic, and operating room settings
- Facility type
- Hospital
- Beds
- 283
- Trauma level
- Level 4 trauma center
- Patient population
- Adults, with potential pediatric cases in clinic setting
- EHR
- Epic
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- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Monthly 15th through end of month; clinic 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, surgical call 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM
- Call burden
- 24-hour call coverage with 1-3 calls per 24-hour period
- Shift type
- 24-Hour Call
- Patient volume
- Inpatient, emergency department consultations, and clinic
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Inpatient and clinic (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM clinic, then 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM surgical call)
- Coverage model
- Locum tenens coverage for monthly 15th through end of month assignments
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Recruiter-posted
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 1 wk ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 70%
Full description
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-214399-MD-KY Title: MD Dates Needed: August 2026 - Ongoing, monthly 15th through end of month Shift Type: 24-Hour Call Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This 283-bed hospital serves Eastern Kentucky and operates as a Level 4 trauma center with established orthopedic surgical capabilities across inpatient, clinic, and operating room settings. The facility maintains modern surgical equipment, experienced support staff, and clinical protocols to support emergency and inpatient orthopedic care delivery. A credentialing process of 30 to 45 days is required for incoming locum tenens clinicians. About the Facility Location Kentucky offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of regional attractions suited to varied interests. The state is recognized for its bourbon heritage, horse culture, and live music scene, providing cultural and recreational experiences throughout the region. Natural wonders including caverns and caves, specialty museums, and notable landmarks are accessible across the state, offering diverse options for exploration during time away from assignment. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians will provide comprehensive 24-hour call coverage managing inpatient and emergency department consultations at this Level 4 trauma center in Kentucky, with monthly assignments covering the 15th through the end of each month beginning August 2026. Clinic responsibilities are scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, followed by surgical call coverage from 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM. Core orthopedic surgical procedures include joint replacements for hips, knees, and shoulders, as well as hand and foot fracture repairs, with potential pediatric cases in the clinic setting. The position requires managing 1-3 calls per 24-hour period, and EPIC EMR is utilized for clinical documentation at this facility. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 1-3 calls per 24 hours Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Government: No Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details