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.
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Our client in Tennessee is seeking a skilled Cardio Electrophysiology Physician for a 60-day assignment beginning May 25, 2026. This role involves flexible shifts from 7:00 to 18:00, with a primary focus on inpatient implantable cardiac devices and ablative therapies. The Physician will also perform additional procedures such as Implantable Loop Recorders...
Location:TN
Specialty:Cardio Electrophysiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Physician - Hematologist/Oncologist for an exciting 96-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Jun 1, 2026. This full-time, outpatient role involves Monday through Thursday shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Fridays from 8 AM to 12 PM, with no call responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage an average of 15 patients per day, focusing...
Location:TN
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Radiation Oncologist for a 120-day assignment starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves full-time hours from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, where you will be responsible for clinic, treatments, and call. The position requires managing 40-50 patients daily using two treatment machines and a CT Simulator, with limited...
Location:TN
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a compelling 12-day locum tenens assignment with our esteemed client in Tennessee, commencing on Jun 4, 2026. This vital role primarily involves managing 24-hour shifts from 7a-7a, during which you will be responsible for rounding on 2-3 patients daily and competently providing...
Location:TN
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a skilled Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 24-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Sep 1, 2026. This role involves comprehensive 24-hour call coverage for deliveries and C-sections, primarily during weekend shifts from Friday afternoon to Monday morning, often with out-of-house call flexibility.Responsibilities...
Location:TN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Obstetrics/Gynecology for a 2-day locum tenens assignment in Tennessee, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage, with typical shifts from 7a-7p, focusing on comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care, including C-sections and vaginal deliveries.Responsibilities and...
Location:TN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for our client in Tennessee, embarking on a 7-day assignment starting Jun 6, 2026. This role requires managing 24-hour call with 7a-7a shifts, primarily focused on performing C-sections and assisting with vaginal deliveries.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide 24-hour call coverageManage and perform C-sectionsOversee...
Location:TN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Urologist Physician for a 60-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urology services, including general adult urology procedures and ureteroscopy, with shift hours to be determined. The ideal candidate will manage 10-15 patient encounters per shift.Responsibilities and...
Location:TN
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in Tennessee, starting May 18, 2026. This role involves a flexible schedule of 15-20 hours per week, where you will manage a patient panel, provide clinical oversight for staff, and provide care for high-acuity adult patients within a trauma-informed framework. The program...
Location:TN
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a General Surgeon for an immediate 13-day assignment starting May 13, 2026, in Tennessee. Our client is a busy hospital where the physician will provide 24-hour coverage, working alongside an already scheduled physician. Responsibilities will include rounding, consults, and surgery, with the potential for some trauma cases if other hospitals...
Location:TN
Specialty:General Surgery
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.
