Physician Recruitment Firm · Louisiana
Physician Recruiters in Louisiana
MedStaff Nationwide is a national physician recruitment firm. We recruit physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians for hospitals, health systems, and practices across Louisiana. Contingency search, a 27-day average time-to-fill, and a replacement guarantee on every placement.
We stand behind every placement — any candidate who doesn't complete onboarding is replaced at no cost.
Our work in Louisiana
What we are recruiting in Louisiana right now
We are currently running 7 active clinical searches in Louisiana for family nurse practitioners, family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists, in markets including New Orleans and St. Francisville. Posted compensation on these searches ranges from $70k–$155k.
Every Louisiana search is led by a dedicated recruiter who knows the local licensing process, the competing employers, and what it takes to relocate a clinician into the market.
The Louisiana market
The Louisiana clinical labor market at a glance
MedStaff Nationwide has placed 5 clinicians with 2 organizations in Louisiana since 2026, including in New Orleans, across family nurse practitioner, family medicine, and family medicine physician. The benchmarks below are what we use to price and pace a Louisiana search before it opens.
Across 17 specialties we recruit, per the NPI Registry
Since 2026
Including New Orleans
Job opening to placement, 6 placements
Compensation benchmarks in Louisiana
Annual wages by occupation, alongside posted compensation on our open Louisiana searches.
| Occupation | Median | Mean | Our open searches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family medicine physicians | $255,330 | $267,230 | $250k |
| General internal medicine physicians | $210,390 | $238,520 | $250k |
| Psychiatrists | $345,040 | $321,300 | — |
| Pediatricians | $502,720 | $378,020 | — |
| Nurse practitioners | $125,600 | $126,630 | $120k–$155k |
| Physician assistants | $128,870 | $130,290 | — |
| Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) | $222,130 | $243,240 | — |
| Nurse midwives | $119,280 | $116,840 | — |
| Clinical and counseling psychologists | $71,330 | $79,510 | — |
| Mental health and substance abuse counselors | $37,910 | $45,030 | $70k–$78k |
| Dentists | $170,750 | $176,540 | — |
| Dental hygienists | $85,240 | $83,160 | — |
| Physical therapists | $98,530 | $97,250 | — |
| Occupational therapists | $98,490 | $92,940 | — |
| Speech-language pathologists | $69,610 | $77,000 | — |
| Registered nurses | $80,230 | $84,190 | — |
| Licensed practical nurses | $57,470 | $56,590 | — |
| Veterinarians | $124,370 | $125,270 | — |
Licensed providers in Louisiana
Individual providers with a Louisiana practice address, by primary specialty.
| Specialty | Licensed providers |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 738 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 4,480 |
| Adult Nurse Practitioner | 318 |
| Physician Assistant | 1,549 |
| Family Medicine Physician | 1,723 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | 1,737 |
| Psychiatrist | 579 |
| Pediatrician | 920 |
| CRNA | 1,816 |
| Psychologist | 193 |
| Therapist (LCSW/LMSW/LPC) | 3,166 |
| Midwife | 41 |
| Dentist | 1,466 |
| Dental Hygienist | 37 |
| Physical Therapist | 2,524 |
| Occupational Therapist | 1,317 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | 3,282 |
Sources: compensation from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 state estimates ($239,200+ marks a BLS top-coded figure; the actual wage is higher); provider counts from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPI Registry), individual providers by primary taxonomy. Placement figures are MedStaff Nationwide records for Louisiana client organizations.
Shortage areas in Louisiana
Health professional shortage areas in Louisiana
The federal government designates health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) where there are too few clinicians for the population. As of October 15, 2026, HRSA lists 184 primary care shortage areas in Louisiana, covering 2 million people. Removing them would take 199 more primary care physicians. The state's 180 mental health shortage areas would need 142 more psychiatrists and other mental health providers.
199 more physicians needed to remove them
142 more psychiatrists and mental health providers needed
259 more dentists needed
Run by 42 FQHCs and look-alikes
What it means for a Louisiana search
- Loan repayment
- A practice in a shortage area can apply to become a National Health Service Corps site, and NHSC loan repayment goes first to clinicians at the highest-scoring sites. Many states run their own loan repayment programs too. For many physicians, that outweighs a higher base salary elsewhere.
- J-1 physicians
- Employers in shortage areas can sponsor physicians on J-1 visas through the Conrad 30 waiver program, which requires three years of full-time service at the site.
- Your site's score
- HPSA scores run from 0 to 25 for primary care and mental health and 0 to 26 for dental; the higher the score, the greater the need. Look up your site on HRSA's HPSA Find and we will build the score into the search.
Community health centers in Louisiana
HRSA lists 534 community health center sites in Louisiana, run by 42 federally qualified health centers and look-alikes. They recruit from the same physician pool as Louisiana's hospitals, usually with a lower base salary, and win on loan repayment, malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act at deemed health centers, and predictable outpatient schedules.
Source: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) shortage-area and health center site data as of October 15, 2026. Counts include designations proposed for withdrawal, which stay designated until HRSA withdraws them. Practitioners needed is HRSA's estimate of the additional clinicians required to remove every designation; its primary care formula counts physicians only, not nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Our Process
How a Louisiana search runs
Deep Discovery
We start with a structured intake — understanding your clinical needs, culture, and mission.
Precision Sourcing
Drawing on our 190,000-candidate database and direct outreach, we identify the nation's top providers.
Vetting & Compliance
Every candidate is screened for credentials, references, licensure, and motivation before you ever see a résumé.
Presentation & Feedback
Expect curated shortlists, transparent timelines, and proactive updates — no surprises.
Partnership Beyond Placement
We track retention and performance post-hire and stay engaged for long-term success.
Searches in progress
Roles we are recruiting for in Louisiana
Mental Health Therapist
Primary Care Clinic Nurse Supervisor
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Primary Care Physician
Family Nurse Practitioner
School Based Therapist- OP
What Clients Say
“Alyssa is amazing. Does not waste my staff's time. Very articulate and focused.”
“Great company to work with. The staff at MedStaff is reliable, professional, and knowledgeable of client needs. The process was easy and the candidates were outstanding.”
Why Employers Choose MedStaff
- Exclusive access to top-tier clinicians across every specialty
- Dedicated account manager and transparent communication
- National reach with boutique-level attention
- Proven results backed by data, not promises
FAQ
Recruiting in Louisiana, answered
- Do you recruit physicians in Louisiana?
- Yes. MedStaff Nationwide is currently running 7 active clinical searches in Louisiana, covering family nurse practitioners, family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists. We recruit physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians for Louisiana organizations on contingency.
- How much do physician recruiters cost in Louisiana?
- We work on contingency: no retainer and no fee unless you hire. The placement fee is a percentage of first-year base compensation, agreed in writing before the search opens, and every placement includes a replacement guarantee.
- What do physicians and advanced practice clinicians earn in Louisiana?
- Median annual wages in Louisiana from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025): family medicine physicians $255,330, psychiatrists $345,040, nurse practitioners $125,600, and physician assistants $128,870. Offers that clear the market in a competitive Louisiana search typically need to sit at or above these medians, and we benchmark every search against them before it opens.
- How long does a physician search in Louisiana take?
- On our completed Louisiana placements the median time from job opening to placement has been 49 days (6 placements). Across all permanent clinical searches our average time-to-fill is 27 days from signed agreement to accepted offer. Louisiana licensing and credentialing run in parallel with the interview process so the start date holds.
- Do you handle Louisiana licensing and credentialing?
- We coordinate the Louisiana licensing application, DEA registration, and hospital credentialing file with the candidate from the day an offer is accepted, and keep your team updated until the start date.
- How many health professional shortage areas are in Louisiana?
- As of October 15, 2026, HRSA lists 184 primary care, 180 mental health, and 179 dental health professional shortage areas in Louisiana. Removing the primary care designations would take 199 more primary care physicians, and the mental health designations 142 more psychiatrists and other mental health providers. Louisiana also has 534 community health center sites, run by 42 federally qualified health centers and look-alikes.
- Have you placed clinicians in Louisiana before?
- Yes. MedStaff Nationwide has placed 5 clinicians with 2 organizations in Louisiana since 2026, including in New Orleans, across family nurse practitioner, family medicine, and family medicine physician.
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