Locum Tenens Physician - Internal Medicine Needed in LA

  • ID: 219298A
  • Updated June 9th, 2026

  • Job ID 219298A
  • Job Title Physician - Internal Medicine
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Cardiology
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State LA
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Internal Medicine Physician for an urgent 90-day assignment in Louisiana, beginning Sep 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be pivotal in a department, focusing on assigned patient rounding and expertly managing remote admissions through the transfer center. This position offers a chance to work with a diverse range of high-acuity cases, including pre-transplant, LVAD, and post-transplant patients.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform assigned patient rounding
  • Comfortably accept admissions remotely through the transfer center
  • See pre-transplant cases
  • Manage LVAD patients
  • Care for post-transplant patients
  • Handle other high-acuity cases


Additional Information

  • Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
  • EMR: Epic


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.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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