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We are seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery for a locum tenens position at a Trauma Center in California. This 60-day assignment begins on 07/15/2025, with a potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling all cases, including pelvic and acetabular fractures, malunions/nonunions, and periprosthetic...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Trauma
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment at a Hospital in California. The assignment begins on 09/01/2025 and requires coverage for 12-hour shifts, with the possibility of 24-hour shifts if desired. The ideal candidate should be able to work at least 5 consecutive days and be comfortable managing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are excited to offer a fulfilling opportunity for a Psychiatrist specializing in adult care to join our client's healthcare team in California on a locum tenens basis. This role focuses primarily on treating a lower-income adult population, emphasizing thoughtful and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations. The position is set in a supportive environment...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
A multi-specialty clinic in California is seeking a skilled OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment. Starting on 06/10/2025, this role requires working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with two Saturdays per month from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (compensated with a weekday off). The ideal candidate will be comfortable...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Family Practice Physician for a locum tenens Medical Director position in California. This unique opportunity offers an 80-day assignment starting on 06/02/2025, at a Multi-Specialty Clinic. The role combines direct patient care (70%) with administrative responsibilities (30%), offering a flexible schedule Monday through...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Neonatologist for a locum tenens position in California. This opportunity offers a 30-day assignment starting on 08/16/2025, at a Hospital with a NICU. The schedule includes various shift formats, including 12-hour on-site day and night shifts, shorter day shifts with on-call responsibilities, and night call shifts...
Location:CA
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for a locum tenens position at a Clinic in California. This 30-day assignment, with a high likelihood of extension, offers a Monday to Friday schedule starting on 10/13/2025. The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing full-scope primary care services to patients of all ages, with a focus on...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for a locum tenens position at a multi-specialty clinic in California. This 120-day assignment begins on 07/14/2025, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will be proficient in outpatient primary care and chronic care panel management. This opportunity offers...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Hematologist/Oncologist for a locum tenens position through Barton Associates to provide coverage at a hospital in California. This 90-day assignment begins on 08/25/2025 and requires expertise in medical oncology and hematology procedures. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, with an estimated 16 patients...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Otolaryngologist/ENT Surgeon for a locum tenens position in California. This opportunity, available through Barton Associates, involves providing outpatient ENT services at a Hospital for 100 days. The assignment begins on 07/07/2025, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week. The ideal...
Location:CA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
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 California typically earn an average of $136,219 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $251,640 a year.
MD physicians in California are required to complete 50 hours of CME every two years. DO physicians are required to complete 100 hours of CME every two years.
Yes, new graduates can work in California 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.