About The Position
Horse Cave & Albany, Kentucky Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Cross-Credentialed Sites
- Location: Horse Cave & Albany, KY (Cross-Credentialed at 4 Regional Sites)
- Contract Type: Locum Tenens - Emergency Medicine Physician
- Start Date: August 2025
- Assignment Length: Short-term (3-6 months) with extension potential
- Shift Commitment: 5-6 shifts per month preferred 24-hour shifts highly preferred (12-hour shifts considered)
The Opportunity
Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians (MD/DO) for a high-priority cross-credentialing assignment covering four rural Kentucky hospitals. Primary coverage is needed in Horse Cave and Albany, but all providers will maintain credentials at two additional nearby facilities to support program flexibility.
We are actively recruiting providers from diverse backgrounds-including Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and General Surgery trained physicians-with or without board certification. Clean files and active certifications are required.
Horse Cave, Kentucky
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Annual Volume: 6,000 visits
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ED Beds: 7
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Patient Flow: 0.75 patients/hour
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Shift Structure: Solo Coverage 8a-8p & 8p-8a (24-hour shifts strongly preferred)
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Admitting Orders: Yes - Includes rounding & H&P on 2-3 inpatients daily
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EMR: Meditech
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Trauma Designation: None
Albany, Kentucky
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Annual Volume: 4,500 visits
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ED Beds: 8
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Patient Flow: 0.6 patients/hour
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Shift Structure: Solo Coverage 7a-7p & 7p-7a (24-hour shifts strongly preferred)
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Admitting Orders: Yes - ED physicians manage admissions
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EMR: CPSI/T-Sheets
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Trauma Designation: None
Candidate Requirements
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Board Certification: Not required - IM/FM/General Surgery physicians accepted
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Licensure: Active Kentucky Medical License & DEA
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Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS, BLS (ATLS waived for ABEM)
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Experience: Recent rural Emergency Medicine experience preferred
Why Rhino Medical?
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Competitive Weekly Pay + Direct Deposit
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AAA-Rated Malpractice Coverage (with Tail)
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Paid Travel & Lodging Provided
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Streamlined Credentialing - Temp Privileges Available for Clean Files
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Dedicated Recruiter & Scheduling Team Supporting You 24/7
Make an Impact Across Rural Kentucky
With low-volume, solo coverage environments and flexible scheduling options, this assignment is ideal for physicians seeking autonomy and diversity across multiple community sites.
Rhino Medical. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.
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About Rhino Medical
At Rhino Medical Services, we don't just staff locums-we fuel a mission to solve America's healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment-who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam-"I will either find a way or make one"-we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won't find fluff here-just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.