Hospitalist Physician

Locums - Irvine, Kentucky Hospitalist Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join an established hospital in Irvine, Kentucky, providing inpatient hospitalist coverage during a physician's vacation. This locums opportunity combines daytime onsite coverage with after-hours beeper call while caring for an adult patient population in a Level IV hospital with a collaborative healthcare team.

Assignment Details

Coverage Dates:

August 6, 2026 (8:00 AM) - August 10, 2026 (8:00 AM)

Coverage Requirements:

One hospitalist provider

Vacation coverage

Schedule:

Onsite hospital coverage

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily

After-hours beeper call when not onsite

Call Schedule:

• Beeper/phone call coverage
• Call ratio: Approximately 3-6 calls
• No anticipated callback hours

Position Highlights

• Four-day locums assignment
• Combination of onsite and call coverage
• Adult inpatient practice
• Level IV hospital
• Epic EMR system
• Nursing home call support
• Collaborative hospital environment

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Hospital-Based Inpatient

Calls from affiliated nursing home

Patient Population:

• 100% Adult
• Approximately 50% Geriatric

Patient Volume:

Approximately 14 patients per day

Facility Details:

• Level IV hospital
• Medical unit coverage
• 1 ICU bed

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient hospitalist coverage
• Manage adult medical admissions and daily rounding
• Respond to nursing home calls as needed
• Coordinate patient care with nursing and ancillary staff
• Provide after-hours beeper call coverage
• Document patient care using Epic EMR

Support & Technology

EMR System:

Epic

Support Staff:

Established hospital nursing and ancillary support team

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine - Required
• Active Kentucky Medical License - Required
• ACLS Certification - Required
• BLS Certification - Required
• DEA Registration - Required

Credentialing

Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• Established community hospital
• Collaborative inpatient care team
• Vacation coverage opportunity
• Supportive nursing and ancillary staff

About Irvine, Kentucky

Location & Access: Irvine is located in east-central Kentucky along the Kentucky River, approximately 45 minutes from Lexington, offering convenient access to regional amenities while maintaining a peaceful small-town atmosphere.

Lifestyle & Community: Irvine provides a welcoming community, affordable living, and a relaxed pace of life with strong local traditions and friendly neighborhoods.

Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, camping, hunting, and exploring nearby Daniel Boone National Forest and Red River Gorge.

Attractions: The area features scenic byways, local festivals, historic landmarks, outdoor adventure destinations, and easy access to some of Kentucky's most beautiful natural landscapes.

Quality of Life: Irvine offers an excellent quality of life with a low cost of living, minimal traffic, beautiful surroundings, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and family-friendly living.

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