Looking for physician jobs in Colorado? 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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Ever wanted to visit Colorado? Now you can with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician specializing in family practice to begin coverage in early May. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling acute/chronic care, physicals, follow ups, diabetes, hypertension, and other family...
Location:CO
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Your new job is waiting in Colorado! Our client is looking for an otolaryngology/ENT surgeon to begin coverage in early July. Hours include 9a - 5p clinic shifts. The selected locum will be handling consults, follow ups, emergencies, ear tubes, sinus/septal cases, septoplasties, and other ENT procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this...
Location:CO
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Internal Medicine Physician for a 240-day locum tenens assignment in Colorado. The ideal candidate will be available to start on 04/28/2025, working Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. This role requires expertise in geriatric care, including conducting physicals, new patient exams, and rounding on patients in nursing...
Location:CO
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Hospitalist for a locum tenens position at a hospital in Colorado. This 17-day assignment is split into two periods: June 16-25 and July 21-29, 2025. The role involves providing 24-hour call coverage from 7 am to 7 am. The ideal candidate will be comfortable attending C-sections and deliveries, managing RSV and flu...
Location:CO
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
Ever wanted to visit Colorado? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a pediatric hospitalist to begin coverage in late April. Hours include 24 hour call coverage shifts (7a - 7a). The selected locum will be handling PICU/trauma care, deliveries, C-sections, A lines, afib, neonatal resuscitation, and other pediatric...
Location:CO
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
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 Colorado typically earn an average of $150,773 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $244,640 a year.
Physicians in Colorado are required to complete 30 hours of CME every year, starting in 2026. Currently physicians only need to complete two hours of training per licensing cycle, specifically for opioid prescribing and other substance use disorder treatments.
Yes, new graduates can work in Colorado 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.