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Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for an 80-day locum tenens assignment at a multi-specialty clinic in California. Starting on 06/02/2025, this role requires coverage Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a wide scope of general family medicine cases in a rural setting,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Urology Surgeon for a locum tenens position at a hospital in California. This 70-day assignment begins on 06/02/2025, and requires expertise in general adult urology, advanced endoscopic techniques, and various surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will manage clinic hours, perform scheduled OR procedures, and provide 24-hour...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled OB/GYN Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in California. Starting on 06/10/2025, this role offers a varied schedule including weekdays and two Saturdays per month. The position focuses on providing comprehensive OB/GYN care in a clinic-based setting, excluding deliveries. Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Internal Medicine Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in California. Starting on 06/10/2025, this role offers a varied schedule including weekdays and two Saturdays per month. The position focuses on providing general internal medicine care, including treating common illnesses, managing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for a 20-day locum tenens assignment at a Clinic in California. Starting on 06/02/2025, this role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, with 11-hour days from 8 am to 8 pm. The position focuses on providing full-scope primary care services to patients of all ages, with a majority of adult patients (30-49...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Job Title: RadiologistStart Date: Late JulyLOA: 30 daysSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMFacility Location: California Type of Facility: HospitalRequirements:• Board Certified in Radiology (ABR or AOBR)• Active California medical license• Breast Fellowship-trained• BLS certificationResponsibilities:• Perform mammography readings...
Location:CA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a multi-specialty clinic in California, starting 06/09/2025. This opportunity requires coverage Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with 36 hours of patient care and 4 hours of administrative time per week. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Experienced Family Practice Physician needed for a locum tenens assignment in California. This 20-day opportunity, starting 05/05/2025, involves working at a fast-paced clinic providing both family practice and urgent care services. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The role encompasses a wide range of primary care services, including...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon for a locum tenens position at a hospital in California. This assignment begins on 06/06/2025 and initially covers 10 days of 24-hour call shifts, with specific urgent dates in June and July, and additional coverage expected from August through December. The surgeon will provide on-call coverage for...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Psychiatrist for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in California. Starting on 05/12/2025, this opportunity offers a flexible schedule of 10-20 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The ideal candidate will be comfortable assisting in the evaluations of patients participating in clinical trials, primarily...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
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.