A Louisiana Facility Is Searching for a Locum Tenens Hospitalist
Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- CompHealth
- Location
- Sulphur, LA
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Louisiana)
- $169
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $6,748
- Median yearly
- $350,917
CompHealth doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Louisiana pay a median of $169/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Louisiana right now
- 28 open Physician jobs in Louisiana from 3 agencies.
- Typical Physician pay in Louisiana: $169/hour ($350,917/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($164/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career.
- 7 am - 7 pm rounding; 7 pm - 7 am on-call rotation
- Approx. 14 patients per physician daily
- Med-surg and ICU rounding required
- Critical care and pulmonology team available for procedures
- No procedures required -- ICU rounding required
- Pool coverage -- 4 providers needed for ongoing site support
- We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
- We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
- Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail
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