Locum Critical Care Physician job in Bowling Green, KY - Make $270/hr - $285/hr

About the role

Physician specializing in Critical Care. Start date: October 20, 2026. Assignment length: 13 weeks. Facility: Acute Care Hospital in Bowling Green, KY. This is a generalized description of locum critical care physician job requirements; specific assignment details may vary based on the healthcare facility, geographic location and patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care to critically ill patients, including diagnosis, treatment and monitoring.
• Oversee the operation of the ICU, including staffing, equipment and protocols.
• Perform a variety of medical procedures, such as intubation, central venous catheter placement and mechanical ventilation.
• Provide consultation services to other members of the medical team regarding critically ill patients.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Residency training program in internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology or a related field, accredited by the ACGME or AOA.
• Fellowship training in critical care medicine.
• Board certification in critical care medicine by the ABIM, ABA, or a similar certifying body.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Kentucky.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Qualifications

While specific requirements may vary, most locum critical care physician positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience providing care in a clinical setting.

Skills

• Demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise in critical care medicine.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, to effectively interact with patients, families and healthcare team members.
• Think critically and solve complex medical problems.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities in managing the ICU and coordinating patient care.
• Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to new work environments and different medical teams.

Benefits

• Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings.
• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay.
• Dedicated application and assignment support.
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams.
• Travel and lodging coverage.
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents.
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support.
• May provide other benefits where required by applicable law, including but not limited to reimbursements.

Pay

$270/hour - $285/hour

Schedule

Shift Coverage: Scheduled + On Call required; Shift Schedule: Standard 5, 9-Hour 07:00 (Flexible) - 17:00 (Flexible). Length: 13 weeks.