Physician – $400/hour + Travel + Accommodation (Louisiana)

Premium Locums Group is recruiting a locum tenens physician Louisiana assignment offering $400/hour plus travel and accommodation.

✅  Now Accepting Applications This position is actively open for qualified Physicians (MD or DO). Apply via premiumlocumsgroup.com  |  Email: info@premiumlocumsgroup.com  |  Call: +1 937-756-2867

Position Overview

Looking for a locum tenens physician Louisiana opportunity? Premium Locums Group is placing a highly qualified Physician (MD or DO) for a premium locum tenens assignment in Louisiana. At $400/hour, this is the highest-compensated physician locum position currently available on the Premium Locums platform — a standout opportunity for physicians seeking maximum earning potential.

This multi-specialty role places you at a well-resourced regional healthcare facility serving Louisiana’s diverse patient population. Louisiana continues to face significant physician shortages in many regions, driving strong demand and premium compensation for locum providers across nearly every specialty.

Location: Louisiana — specific city/region and nearest airport to be confirmed with your placement specialist upon application.

Assignment Details

Position	Physician (MD or DO)
Location	Louisiana
Assignment Type	Locum Tenens — Contract
Specialty	Multi-Specialty Coverage
Facility Type	Regional Hospital / Community Health System
Shift Duration	12-Hour Shifts
Shift Schedule	Day & Night coverage available — 6:00 AM–6:00 PM / 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Compensation	$400 per hour
Travel	Fully covered — flights or mileage reimbursement
Accommodation	Fully arranged for the assignment duration
EMR System	Confirmed upon placement with facility
Credentialing	Fully coordinated by Premium Locums Group
Nearest Airport	Confirmed upon placement — Louisiana has multiple regional airports
Start Date	Immediate — Contact us for current availability

Role Responsibilities

As a locum tenens physician Louisiana provider, you will deliver patient care across a variety of clinical settings during the assignment.

As a locum physician in Louisiana, you will be expected to:

• Provide high-quality clinical care across assigned specialties and patient presentations
• Work 12-hour day or night shifts as coordinated with the facility’s coverage model
• Collaborate effectively with the facility’s existing physician team, specialists, and nursing staff
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic presentations
• Order and interpret diagnostic workups — labs, imaging, and electrocardiography
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in the facility’s EMR system
• Maintain compliance with all Louisiana state, federal, and facility-specific clinical protocols
• Communicate proactively with the Premium Locums placement team throughout the assignment

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• Active, unrestricted MD or DO licensure in Louisiana (or ability to obtain promptly)
• Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or a relevant specialty
• DEA license or eligibility for Louisiana DEA registration
• Minimum 2 years of post-residency clinical experience
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) — specific system confirmed with facility
• Strong interpersonal and clinical communication skills in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience in multi-specialty or urgent/emergent clinical environments
• Prior locum tenens or travel assignment experience
• Active Louisiana medical license already in place — accelerates credentialing timeline
• Familiarity with regional or community hospital settings

Compensation & Assignment Benefits

This locum tenens physician Louisiana opportunity is structured to offer competitive, transparent pay.

Complete Compensation Package ✔  $400/hr — the highest locum physician rate currently available on our platform ✔  12-hour day and night shifts — structured and predictable ✔  Travel to and from Louisiana — fully covered (flights or mileage reimbursement) ✔  Accommodation for the entire assignment duration — fully arranged ✔  Malpractice insurance including tail coverage — provided at no cost to you ✔  Credentialing and onboarding coordination — fully handled by our team ✔  Dedicated Premium Locums placement specialist — your single point of contact

About the Location — Louisiana

This locum tenens physician Louisiana role offers the chance to work in one of the state’s most rewarding healthcare communities.

Louisiana offers a rich cultural backdrop and a healthcare landscape with significant physician demand — particularly in rural and underserved parishes. Locum physicians here often find some of the most rewarding and well-compensated assignments in the South.

• Significant statewide physician shortage drives premium locum compensation across most specialties — see our locum tenens pay rates guide for physicians for full details
• Distinct regional culture — Cajun and Creole heritage, renowned cuisine, and a strong sense of community
• Diverse practice settings — from New Orleans metro health systems to rural parish hospitals
• Warm climate and access to the Gulf Coast, bayous, and unique Louisiana outdoor recreation
• Multiple regional airports across the state — nearest airport confirmed based on specific facility assignment

About Premium Locums Group

We specialize in matching qualified providers to locum tenens physician Louisiana assignments and similar opportunities nationwide.

Premium Locums Group is an Alexandria, VA-based physician and APP staffing platform connecting highly qualified clinicians with locum tenens opportunities at leading healthcare facilities across the United States.

We are a full-service placement partner — not just a job board. We manage every step of the process from credentialing to travel logistics, so you can focus entirely on clinical excellence.

Current partner facilities include: HCA Healthcare, Ascension, CHRISTUS Health, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, and Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center.

Physicians considering this locum tenens physician Louisiana assignment should confirm current licensure requirements with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, the state’s official medical licensing authority.

How to Apply

Three Ways to Apply 1.  Online: Visit premiumlocumsgroup.com and submit your provider profile 2.  Email: Send your CV to info@premiumlocumsgroup.com — Subject: “Louisiana Physician — $400/hr Locum Assignment” 3.  Phone: Call our placement team at +1 937-756-2867 Our team responds within 24 business hours to confirm receipt and next steps. Premium Locums Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified providers are encouraged to apply.