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We are seeking a skilled Cardiologist for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Sep 25, 2026. The incoming Physician will primarily focus on general cardiology in the clinic, working 8A-5P shifts. Our client offers an excellent opportunity to provide specialized care within a supportive environment.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:CA
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking a Psychiatrist for a 240-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Aug 31, 2026. This role is primarily telehealth focused, with patients attending the facility in person for sessions. An onsite presence for one week every two months is required. The schedule is 8:30am-5pm, including daily team meetings, focusing on consults...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Aug 24, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient prenatal, postpartum, and gynecologic care, evaluating diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Work hours are typically 8a - 5p.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is actively seeking a Physician - OB/GYN for an urgent 70-day assignment, commencing Nov 24, 2026. This vital role involves 24-hour shifts, where you will manage a diverse range of responsibilities including high and low risk deliveries, c-sections, ultrasounds, gynecological surgeries, and remote fetal tracing reviews.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Physician - Rheumatologist for a 240-day assignment in California, commencing Sep 7, 2026. This role primarily involves Monday through Friday outpatient clinic coverage from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with an optional every 3rd week call schedule. The Physician will manage an established panel of patients, focusing on follow-up care,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Rheumatology
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a highly skilled Pediatrician to join our client's team in California for a 120-day assignment, commencing Aug 31, 2026. This full-time role operates Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, and will involve comprehensive pediatric care, including well-child visits, managing various acute and chronic conditions like colds, flu, COVID,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 63-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning Aug 1, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage for comprehensive OB/GYN services, emphasizing Basic Care with a focus on low c-section and vacuum rates. Our client values candidates who are also open to incorporating clinic duties into...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Cardiologist for a 100-day assignment beginning Aug 31, 2026. This role involves 8a-5p shifts, where you will perform a range of critical procedures including cardioversion, TEE, pacemaker insertion, battery change out, and loop recorder insertions or removals. You will also be responsible for interpreting...
Location:CA
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Jul 27, 2026. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient primary care services to patients across the lifespan, encompassing evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Otologist/Neurotologist Physician for a 120-day assignment in California, starting Aug 5, 2026. This role involves a full-time schedule from 8:00 am to 5:00 PM, focusing on general otolaryngology duties, including surgical, non-surgical, and a variety of endoscopic procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesGeneral OtolaryngologySurgical...
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.
