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We are seeking a board-certified Pediatrician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This position starts on Mar 23, 2026, and features a Monday through Friday daytime schedule, with early Friday hours and an earlier start in May. The Pediatrician will provide exceptional service, covering sick visits and routine practice needs.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:IL
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatrician for a locum tenens assignment in Illinois starting Mar 23, 2026. This 120-day opportunity features a Monday through Friday schedule, 9am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will have proven pediatric experience and be comfortable covering sick visits and general pediatric practice.Job DetailsLocation: IllinoisStart Date: Mar 23,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois starting Nov 3, 2025. This role involves scheduled surgical procedures 1-2 days per week, with shifts beginning at 6:30am for prep and procedures starting at 7:30am, ending between 1pm and 3pm.Job DetailsLocation: IllinoisStart Date: Nov 3, 2025LOA: 48...
Location:IL
Specialty:Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Illinois is actively seeking a skilled Otolaryngology/ENT Physician for a 30-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This position involves providing comprehensive care for diverse otolaryngology cases, contributing to patient well-being within a practice that offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the assigned duties.Responsibilities...
Location:IL
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 34-day assignment in Illinois, commencing Mar 2, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive OB/GYN care, including managing deliveries, performing gynecological surgeries, conducting inpatient duties, and seeing clinic patients. The schedule may include on-call hospitalist shifts during evenings...
Location:IL
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Illinois is seeking a General Surgeon for a 4-day assignment starting Mar 9, 2026. This part-time role involves general surgery night call coverage, with a low callback volume. The Physician will be responsible for providing essential surgical support, able to take call from home or a hotel, and must meet a 30-minute response time if called...
Location:IL
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Illinois is actively seeking a skilled Radiologist Physician to cover a critical 60-day assignment, beginning May 18, 2026. This dynamic role requires expertise in radiology, ultrasound, sonography, and X-ray procedures. The schedule involves five night shifts, each lasting eight hours, typically from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with some flexibility...
Location:IL
Specialty:Radiology
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 Illinois typically earn an average of $139,384 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $167,480 a year.
Physicians in Illinois are required to complete 150 hours of CME every three years.
Yes, new graduates can work in Illinois 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.