Looking for locum tenens jobs in Louisiana? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a locum tenens provider in Louisiana? Check out our Travel Guide for Locum Tenens Jobs in Louisiana. We also have provider-specific guides to locum tenens jobs in Louisiana:
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This opportunity begins on July 7, 2025, and spans 30 days with potential for extension. The position involves providing clinic coverage during weekdays and weeknight call on Mondays.Job Details:Location: Louisiana Facility Type: Hospital with associated clinic Start Date: July 7, 2025 LOA: 30 days Provider Type Needed: Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Schedule:...
Location:LA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
A Dentistry Clinic in Louisiana is seeking a skilled Dentist for a locum tenens assignment through Barton Associates. This 10-day opportunity spans from July 3 to August 29, 2025, with specific dates and varying shift schedules. The ideal candidate will be proficient in general dentistry, with a strong emphasis on extractions and dentures. As the sole...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a locum tenens position at a Dental Clinic in Louisiana. This 20-day assignment spans from June 2 to June 30, with a schedule of Monday to Thursday from 7 AM to 5 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 12 PM. The ideal candidate will be proficient in general dentistry procedures, with a particular emphasis on extractions...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Urologic Surgeon for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, starting Oct 1, 2025. This role involves clinic and call coverage with a flexible schedule that includes day shifts from 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday, and additional weekend and weeknight call duties.Job DetailsLocation: LouisianaStart Date: Oct 1, 2025LOA: 42 daysProvider...
Location:LA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Physician specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana. This position begins on Oct 1, 2025, and involves day shifts from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, with additional weekend call duties and inpatient rounding. The role focuses on EEG clinic coverage, inpatient rehab,...
Location:LA
Specialty:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist specializing in General Dentistry for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana. This opportunity begins on Jul 16, 2025, and features a daily schedule from 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a range of general dentistry duties, aiming to deliver high-quality dental care.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, starting on Jul 2, 2025. The role involves a day shift from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As the sole provider, you will handle a variety of cases including extractions and dentures, ensuring high-quality dental care.Job DetailsLocation: LouisianaStart...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, starting 06/23/2025. This position focuses primarily on workers' compensation follow-up visits, requiring the ability to document work-related injuries based on patient statements and connect injuries to work-related incidents. The schedule is...
Location:LA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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This opportunity begins on May 26, 2025, and spans 48 days with potential for extension. The position involves working Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, providing comprehensive dental care to a patient population that is approximately 80% children and 20% adults. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with kids, Medicaid patients,...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Louisiana! Our client is looking for an optometrist to begin coverage in late April. Hours include 8:30a - 4p shifts for 4 days per week. The selected locum will be handling eye exams, ocular diseases, glasses, and other optometry cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. Reach out...
Location:LA
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens refers to healthcare providers who temporarily fill in for other clinicians or work at facilities on a short- or long-term basis. These providers (physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists, take on temporary assignments to cover staffing gaps or vacancies. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
Locum tenens is a Latin phrase that translates to “holding one’s place.” In a modern healthcare context, the term refers to physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists who take short- or long-term assignments at a short-staffed healthcare facility (hospitals, clinics, correctional facilities, doctor’s offices, and more), filling in for permanent providers who have left their position vacant.
Yes, healthcare facilities typically require locum tenens providers taking an assignment at their facility to be credentialed. At Barton Associates, our internal teams handle the credentialing processes for locum tenens providers taking an assignment—all you need to do is get your paperwork in order (such as CVs, licensing information, educational information, and references) for easy reference and we’ll handle the rest.
At Barton Associates, our recruiters proactively scour the marketplace and our own locum tenens job applications to identify highly-skilled healthcare professionals who are willing to travel for work. When we’ve vetted these providers, we begin working on obtaining state licenses for them in the states they’re willing to work, and add them to our expansive network of locum tenens physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists.
When one of our clients expresses a need for staffing assistance, we find a provider in our network that has the experience, qualifications, and skills for the job and present that provider to the client. Once the client approves the provider, Barton Associates’ internal teams get to work on credentialing, arranging travel, and other key steps to ensure they’re ready to go for their assignments.
Yes, locum tenens providers who work with Barton Associates are independent contractors rather than employees of the healthcare facilities at which they practice while on assignment.
Locum tenens jobs vary in length, with some lasting a few days and others multiple months. It all depends on the staffing needs of the facility. Sometimes, locum tenens providers are extended past the duration of their original contract, and in rare cases, are taken on full-time by the facility.
Yes! Barton Associates offers free comprehensive malpractice insurance to all healthcare professionals who work with us. Our claims-made insurance is furnished by an “A”-rated insurance company and includes tail coverage for all providers. Learn more about our malpractice insurance here.
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience, as well as explore a specialty to see if it’s right for you.
While some locum tenens healthcare jobs require a prerequisite amount of experience or skill set, many others do not. New graduates can also increase their chances of securing a locum tenens healthcare role with in-demand certifications.
The easiest way to find a job as a new graduate is to connect with a dedicated Barton recruiter, who can find you an open job that matches your needs and skill set.
Although locum tenens work has its roots in the 1970s when American rural areas required additional physician staffing for their medically underserved populations, the industry has expanded to included healthcare providers of all types in all 50 states.
More than 85% of healthcare facilities rely on locum work, including locum nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dentists.
Yes! Locum tenens jobs are not directly comparable with perm jobs because permanent providers are salaried, while locum tenens are paid an hourly rate, but locum tenens providers typically out earn perm providers on an hourly basis, sometimes earning more than twice as much as their perm counterparts.
There are a variety of reasons locum tenens workers often earn more than their perm counterparts. This is partly because facilities use locum jobs to fill in urgent vacancy, often for in-demand roles, and pay competitively as a result. Variations in pay can also result from location, experience, urgency, and a long list of other variables. Check out our locum tenens salary guides to learn how much more you might earn in a locum role.
We place healthcare professionals in all 50 states. Find locum tenens jobs in Louisiana using our job board located above or choose an assignment in another state—travel expenses are covered by Barton.
This page already shows locum tenens jobs in Louisiana, but to filter by another location, select the state dropdown filter to limit locum job listings to the states of your choice. You can also connect to a recruiter who can recommend listings based on your qualifications and desired work locales.