Internist Jobs in Kentucky

An Internist is a specialist in internal medicine, a discipline focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists can act as a primary care physician, but they are not general practitioners; their expertise lies in dealing with complex illnesses and chronic conditions. They also often consult with other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems. Internists often have patients who are seriously ill or have complex illnesses, hence they play a crucial role in the medical field.

Regarding important skills and certifications, Internists need to have completed medical school and a residency program in internal medicine, which usually lasts around three years. They should be adept at problem-solving, have a strong knowledge base of disease pathology, be skilled at medical procedures, and have strong interpersonal skills. They need to be certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Prior to becoming an Internist, a person might have roles such as a Medical Officer, General Practitioner, or Medical Intern during their residency training.

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Internal Medicine Physician

  • Eastern, KY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Eastern, KY
  • 10 hours ago

Medical Center in Kentucky is seeking a BE/BC Family or Internal Medicine Physician to join an established, successful Hospital Affiliated Practice. New Grads welcome to apply....

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Locum tenens

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago

Are you an Internal Medicine Hospitalist, searching for your next exciting locum tenens opportunity?...

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Permanent / 20 minutes to

  • Bagdad, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bagdad, KY
  • 1 day ago

20 minutes to Huntington WV 140 miles to Lexington Big Sandy River Valley and surrounded by wooded mountains Join an established Hospital employed group Board Certified or Eligible Hospital...

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Permanent / Internal

  • Henderson, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Henderson, KY
  • 1 day ago

You will work in a city known for its unique and storied history, great food, music, and outdoor recreation. And living in this city provides an easy commute to three major metropolitan cities....

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Locum tenens / Physician

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago

Medicine, Internal Medicine Licensure: Active Kentucky license is required About VISTA Staffing A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of...

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Any / Internal Medicine

  • Lebanon, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lebanon, KY
  • 1 day ago

Medicine is required- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Must be actively registered or eligible to register with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)- Must...

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Permanent / Outpatient IM

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago

This is an opportunity for Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine physicians to practice in gorgeous and growing mid-Kentucky, in one of the 100 Greatest Community Hospitals in America....

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Locum or Permanent

  • Paducah, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 1 day ago

Looking for energetic BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physicians to provide comprehensive lifespan care to area residents....

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Locum or Permanent

  • Lebanon, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lebanon, KY
  • 1 day ago

Medicine is required- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Must be actively registered or eligible to register with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)- Must...

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Permanent / Independent

  • Bagdad, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bagdad, KY
  • 1 day ago

Independent Hospital in Kentucky seeking INTERNIST A Kentucky independent hospital is actively recruiting an Internal Medicine physician to join an established mature practice in western Kentucky....

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Locum or Permanent

  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • 1 day ago

STG International is currently looking for a Family or Internal Medicine physician to provide support and primary care to military Veteran patients at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic?...

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Permanent / Outpatient

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago

Internal Medicine Outpatient Only 4-day work week 100% employer-paid health insurance 45 days of PTO The Most Beautiful Town in All of America Business Insider This community is the hidden gem of the...

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Permanent / Outpatient

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 1 day ago

Medical Group is currently seeking BE/BC Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physicians to join our growing Primary Care network inElizabethtown, KY. 9 hospitals with over 3,600 employed and independent...

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Permanent / Family

  • Bagdad, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bagdad, KY
  • 1 day ago

BE/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine 100% out-patient Full-time- Monday-Friday 8-5, no weekends Call is very light, 1/12 FM sees all ages/IM sees ages 18+ 18-22 PPD EMR used is eCW Competitive...

Physician / Internal Medicine / Kentucky / Locum tenens / Hospitalist

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago

Are you a Hospitalist Medicine Physician, searching for your next exciting locum tenens opportunity?...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

Moving to Kentucky? Find some basic demographic data about Kentucky below.

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Salary for Internist Jobs in Kentucky

This is the average annual salary for Internist jobs in Kentucky as reported by the BLS.

$307,100

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Internist positions.

Highest Education Level

Internists in Kentucky offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
60.0%
Master's Degree
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.2%
Associate's Degree
1.4%
High School or GED
1.0%
Some College
0.1%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Internists in Kentucky
4-6 years
33.2%
2-4 years
21.2%
1-2 years
13.6%
None
11.0%
8-10 years
9.4%
Less than 1 year
9.4%
6-8 years
2.3%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Internist position

In-Demand skills () are the most popular among employers according to the current jobs in our database. Last updated today!