Looking for physician jobs in Louisiana? 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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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment in Louisiana, starting May 11, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule with varying hours, focusing on providing comprehensive care to all ages in a community health setting. The Physician will manage general family medicine cases, ensuring high patient satisfaction...
Location:LA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 60-day assignment, beginning Aug 31, 2026. This role involves a Monday to Thursday schedule from 9am-5pm, and Fridays from 9am-12pm. The physician will provide essential outpatient primary care, including preventative care, chronic disease management, sports physicals, and...
Location:LA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking a dedicated Radiation Oncologist for a 9-day assignment in Louisiana, commencing Jul 15, 2026. This vital role involves overseeing treatments, completing weekly patient visits, and applying a comprehensive skill set in advanced radiation oncology procedures, including brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy, across specific...
Location:LA
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Louisiana is actively seeking a skilled Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon for a 14-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves inpatient rounding, surgical consults, and emergency room call coverage within a trauma facility. The incoming physician will handle a variety of complex cases, contributing to critical patient...
Location:LA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Internal Medicine Physician for an urgent 90-day assignment in Louisiana, beginning Sep 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be pivotal in a department, focusing on assigned patient rounding and expertly managing remote admissions through the transfer center. This position offers a chance to work with a diverse range of high-acuity...
Location:LA
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Louisiana is seeking a skilled Psychiatrist for a 55-day locum tenens assignment, beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role focuses on providing essential care to adults experiencing mild depression and anxiety, operating within a structured 72-hour patient wait time designed to ensure a low-risk patient environment.Responsibilities and DutiesInteract...
Location:LA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Radiologist for a 90-day assignment in Louisiana, beginning Sep 21, 2026. This Physician role involves full breast radiology in outpatient settings, performing a range of procedures including screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, stereotactic biopsies, and breast MRI with biopsies. The schedule for this...
Location:LA
Specialty:Mammography
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.
