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.
What’s it like to work as a physician in Louisiana? Visit our Physician Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Louisiana here.
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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
We are actively seeking a dedicated Forensic Pathologist to join our client in Louisiana for a 44-day assignment starting Apr 20, 2026. This role involves conducting autopsies and medical examinations on deceased patients, managing a diverse caseload of forensic pathology cases including suicides, homicides, and car accidents pending litigation, with...
Location:LA
Specialty:Forensic Pathology
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.