Practice Medicine on Your Terms, in the Communities That Need You Most
Limestone Healthcare partners rural Kansas hospitals with physicians, residents, and advanced practice providers who want flexibility without sacrificing quality care.
Why Limestone Healthcare?
We built our provider network around one idea: rural medicine works best when it’s a genuine partnership, not just a placement.
Direct Access to Leadership
You’re not routed through a call center — you talk to Dr. Nickel directly.
Flexible Scheduling
Work as much or as little as fits your life, whether you’re building a career or paying down residency debt.
Real Support, Every Shift
From credentialing to day-of logistics, we handle the details so you can focus on patients.
A Trusted Name Across Kansas
Years of relationships with rural hospitals means smoother placements and better-fit assignments.
Who We Serve
Physicians
Placement Opportunities. Full-time, part-time, and locum assignments in clinic, ED, and inpatient settings across rural Kansas hospitals.
Locums
Short-term and recurring coverage for physicians who want flexibility without a long-term commitment.
Residents
Placement Opportunities. Moonlighting and locum opportunities to gain hands-on rural experience ahead of your first attending role.
Advanced Practice Providers
Income. Competitive compensation for PAs and NPs, with the same flexibility our physician partners rely on.
Benefits of Independent Contractor (1099) Status
Working with Limestone Healthcare means practicing as an independent contractor, which gives you more control — along with a few things worth understanding upfront.
You Control Your Schedule
No exclusive contract — you decide which assignments to accept.
Competitive Compensation
Daily and hourly pay based on the scope and volume of the site.
You Handle Your Own Coverage
Responsible for your own tax liability, professional liability insurance, and travel — we can point you to resources.
Full Transparency
You’ll know the compensation and scope of every assignment before accepting it.