Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Hospitalist in Ashland, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist Location: Ashland, KY Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 98 Days Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Ashland, Kentucky, 41101!

We are actively seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for a 98-day assignment starting Jun 8, 2026, in Kentucky. The role involves managing admissions and discharges, providing comprehensive patient care on medical floors during 7a-7p shifts, and handling a busy patient load. Our client is a dynamic facility seeking a team player ready to make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
• Provide comprehensive care on medical floors, handling a daily patient volume of 20 to 25, including admissions and discharges.
• Address cardio and neuro cases within the medical floor setting.
• No code team responsibilities are required.
• No ICU responsibilities, as a dedicated team is in place.
• Procedures are optional for interested Physicians.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Hospital Medicine is required.
• Experience with Epic EMR system.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

* Travel the United States and see new places.

* Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.

* Set your own schedule.

* Earn more money than permanent providers.

* Experience new practice settings.

* Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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