Looking for physician jobs in Tennessee? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens physician jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physicians on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a physician in Tennessee? Visit our Physician Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Tennessee here.
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We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Surgeon for a 90-day assignment in Tennessee, beginning Nov 10, 2026. This vital role involves performing a comprehensive range of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including aneurysm repair, lung resections, and the placement of permanent pacemakers and AICD devices. The schedule for this position will...
Location:TN
Specialty:Cardiac Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking an experienced Interventional Cardiologist Physician for a 60-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Aug 31, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts, focusing on structural heart consultations, advanced imaging review, valve disease evaluations, and comprehensive procedural support in both clinic and hospital settings.Responsibilities...
Location:TN
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Advanced Gastroenterology Physician for our client in Tennessee, commencing Oct 5, 2026, for a 90-day assignment. This opportunity involves a continuous Monday to Monday schedule, where the physician will be experienced in all general GI and ERCP cases and procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesExperienced in all General GI and ERCP...
Location:TN
Specialty:Gastroenterology - Advanced [EUS/ERCP]
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Tennessee typically earn an average of $135,279 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $254,040 a year.
Both MD and DO physicians in Tennessee must complete 40 hours of CME every two years. For MD physicians, they must all be Category 1. DO physician CME courses must be AOA 1A or 2A.
Yes, new graduates can work in Tennessee as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.
