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We are seeking a board-certified Cardiologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana starting May 25, 2026. This opportunity features a clinic-based schedule five days a week, with call every 2-3 weekends and flexibility for four-day clinic weeks during non-call periods. The assignment covers a range of non-invasive cardiology cases in both...
Location:LA
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Cardiologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Louisiana, starting May 25, 2026. This opportunity offers a flexible clinic schedule, with standard outpatient cardiology duties and options for four or five clinic days per week.Job DetailsLocation: LouisianaStart Date: May 25, 2026LOA: 120 daysProvider...
Location:LA
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Louisiana. This opportunity begins on Jan 19, 2026, and runs for 120 days, featuring Monday through Friday day shifts with 8-hour blocks between 9am and 8pm. The physician will provide care at a new urgent care facility, supporting operations until permanent staff can be established.Job...
Location:LA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, starting Jan 5, 2026. This position features a week on/week off schedule, 24-hour call from home, providing coverage across inpatient pediatric care, ED consults, and newborn couplet care with NNP support.Job DetailsLocation: LouisianaStart Date:...
Location:LA
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Physician
Louisiana is the site of your next locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for an optometrist to begin coverage in late April. Hours include 8:30a - 4p shifts for 4 days per week. The selected locum will be handling eye exams, ocular diseases, glasses, and other optometry cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. Learn...
Location:LA
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Louisiana! Our client is looking for an optometrist to begin coverage in late April. Hours include 8:30a - 4p shifts for 4 days per week. The selected locum will be handling eye exams, ocular diseases, glasses, and other optometry cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. Reach out...
Location:LA
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
Your new job is waiting in Louisiana! Our client is looking for an optometrist to begin coverage in late April. Hours include 8:30a - 4p shifts for 4 days per week. The selected locum will be handling eye exams, ocular diseases, glasses, and other optometry cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. Contact us or apply today to...
Location:LA
Specialty:Optometry
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 Louisiana typically earn an average of $127,455 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $265,210 a year.
Physicians in Louisiana are required to complete 20 hours of CME every year.
Yes, new graduates can work in Louisiana 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.