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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Somerset, KY

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LocumJobsOnline is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Somerset, Kentucky, 42503!

About The Position Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking a

Board Certified or Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician

for a locum tenens assignment in

Somerset, KY . This high-performing regional medical center provides full emergency and trauma support in a modern facility, offering a fast-paced, collaborative environment for experienced EM physicians.

Opportunity Specifics

Contract Type:

Locum Tenens (Physician)

Setting:

Emergency Department - Level III Trauma Center

Start Date:

November 30, 2025

Duration:

2-6 Months (Short-Term Contract)

Schedule:

12-Hour Shifts

Day:

7a-7p

Mid:

11a-11p

Night:

7p-7a

Shift Load:

~15 shifts/month

Staffing Model:

36 MDs / 46 APPs

Supervision:

APP oversight required

Facility & Program Overview

Annual ED Volume:

~43,500

Hospital Beds:

295

ED Beds:

22

Trauma Level:

III

Patient Volume:

1.8 pts/hr

EMR System:

Meditech

Codes:

Responded to by the Hospital Medicine team

Specialty Support:

Full hospital-based service lines

Privileges:

Temporary privileges available (~45 days for processing)

Candidate Requirements

Board Certification:

ABEM / AOBEM / ABFM / ABIM accepted

Experience:

Minimum 3 years Emergency Medicine experience required

Licensure:

Active Kentucky medical license

Certifications:

ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS (required)

DEA:

Active and unrestricted

Professionalism:

Must be comfortable supervising APCs

Why This Role Stands Out

Competitive weekly pay and flexible scheduling

Trauma-level acuity without urban overload

Strong APP coverage and hospitalist code response support

Streamlined credentialing with Rhino’s dedicated in-house team

Opportunity for repeat assignments in the region

Ready to make an impact in Kentucky? Apply today with your updated CV and availability for immediate consideration. Rhino Medical’s locum network offers white-glove support from credentialing to scheduling.

Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

Adjust your work schedule to accommodate personal commitments, hobbies, or pursuits outside of medicine, promoting a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialists across various healthcare settings, gaining insights and perspectives that enrich your professional practice.

Connect with fellow locum professionals through online forums, networking events, and support groups, fostering camaraderie, collaboration, and shared learning experiences.

Contribute to global health initiatives by participating in international locum assignments, addressing healthcare disparities and supporting healthcare infrastructure development.

Tailor patient care approaches to individual needs and preferences, free from institutional protocols or constraints, fostering patient-centered care and satisfaction.

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