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.
What’s it like to work as a physician in Colorado? Visit our Physician Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Colorado here.
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Our client in Colorado is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 135-day assignment starting Jun 22, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call from 7A to 7A. You will diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and other conditions, providing or prescribing appropriate treatment. Key responsibilities include precise medical record documentation, providing...
Location:CO
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Obstetrician/Gynecologist for an engaging 10-day assignment in Colorado. This Physician will provide crucial 24-hour call coverage, managing a range of responsibilities including high-risk deliveries and performing C-sections. The assignment is set to commence on Dec 22, 2026.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:CO
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Colorado is seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician for an 18-day assignment starting Jul 3, 2026. This role involves providing care during standard business hours, focusing on DOT physicals, evaluating and treating workplace injuries, and conducting pre-employment and fit-for-duty exams. The Physician will manage a variety of occupational...
Location:CO
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Colorado is seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician for a 5-day assignment beginning Jun 29, 2026. This role involves performing DOT physicals, evaluating and treating workplace injuries, conducting pre-employment and fit-for-duty exams, and managing basic urgent care and occupational medicine visits during standard daytime shifts.Responsibilities...
Location:CO
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Internal Medicine Physician for a 72-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including pediatrics. The Physician will manage adult and pediatric ICU cases, handle deliveries, and perform critical procedures, supporting...
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.
