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Hire a General Internist in Lexington-Fayette, KY
An open panel means patients wait or leave. Pay someone who can fill it from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Louisville, KY.
What to offer
A practice that copies a national midpoint will lose a candidate to the health system with a better package. Use this metro's median as a floor, and the 75th for someone who can carry a full panel on arrival.
| Percentile | Metro | KY | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $86,900 | $148,900 | $124,470 |
| Median | $180,790 | $241,530 | $256,560 |
| 75th | $288,010 | $345,690 | $374,850 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Wages are the General Internal Medicine Physicians series, SOC 29-1216.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say whether the role is office, hospitalist, or both, and what the call looks like. Ask about board status and the panel size the person has carried.
License and training
Every state licenses physicians through its medical board. The usual path is an MD or DO, an internal medicine residency, and a state license. Employers usually want board certification too. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, physicians and surgeons
Nearby metros
- Louisville, KY · 65 miles
- Cincinnati, OH · 76 miles
- Huntington, WV · 113 miles
- Dayton, OH · 121 miles
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Job seekers: General Internist jobs in Lexington-Fayette.
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Questions
What do general internists earn in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
In Lexington-Fayette, the May 2025 median for general internists is about $180.8K, 30% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $86.9K to $288.0K.
Who hires general internists in Lexington-Fayette?
Physician groups, hospitals, and health systems hire general internists in Lexington-Fayette. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Agilitas Usa, Occupational Health Centers of the Southwest P.a.
How do I get licensed as a physician in Kentucky?
Start with the Kentucky medical board. Many states also accept a license through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, so check both before a move to Lexington-Fayette.
What should a practice in Lexington-Fayette weigh when hiring an internist?
Ask about panel size, call, and board status. Lexington-Fayette has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 25% under the Kentucky median.