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We are seeking a board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in Colorado, starting Dec 15, 2025. This position features a flexible schedule with normal shifts followed by call coverage on weeknights and weekends, and requires full-time availability to accommodate consultative and perinatology services.Job...
Location:CO
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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
We are seeking a dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgeon for an 11-day locum tenens assignment in Colorado, beginning May 21, 2026. This role involves a schedule of 36 hours weekly, with 12-hour daily shifts, focusing on diagnosing and treating diseases, patient communication, thorough documentation, and collaborative team leadership. The selected Physician...
Location:CO
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 135-day assignment with our client in Colorado, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call shifts, where you will diagnose and treat diseases and injuries, provide appropriate patient care, document thoroughly, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.Responsibilities...
Location:CO
Specialty:Cardiothoracic 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 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.